- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirkland, WA
Emerson K-12
Federal NCES profile for Emerson K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530423002725
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson K-12 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson K-12 has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson K-12 ranks #4 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423002725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Emerson K-12 held near 66 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530423002725 · Kirkland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 16.8:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Emerson K-12 held near 66 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Emerson K-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 67
Emerson K-12
67 students
What this shows Emerson K-12 reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson K-12 compares
Emerson K-12 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Emerson K-12 is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson K-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson K-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kirkland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
International Community School
Alternative education program
421 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Juanita Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson K-12
How many students attend Emerson K-12?
Emerson K-12 has 67 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson K-12 is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson K-12?
13.8% of students at Emerson K-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson K-12?
The largest demographic group at Emerson K-12 is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson K-12?
Emerson K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson K-12 rank among schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson K-12 ranks #4 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kirkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Emerson K-12, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.