- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redmond, WA
Emily Dickinson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emily Dickinson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423000661
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Dickinson Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily Dickinson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Dickinson Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Emily Dickinson Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530423000661 · Redmond, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14.7:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Emily Dickinson Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Emily Dickinson Elementary 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 294
Emily Dickinson Elementary
294 students
What this shows Emily Dickinson Elementary reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Dickinson Elementary compares
Emily Dickinson Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 41.5%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Emily Dickinson Elementary 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 Emily Dickinson Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Dickinson Elementary'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 elementary schools in Redmond
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Rush Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Louisa May Alcott Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Redmond Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Clara Barton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Albert Einstein Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Dickinson Elementary
How many students attend Emily Dickinson Elementary?
Emily Dickinson Elementary has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redmond, WA. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 Emily Dickinson Elementary?
9.2% of students at Emily Dickinson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Dickinson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emily Dickinson Elementary is Asian at 41.5% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Dickinson Elementary?
Emily Dickinson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Emily Dickinson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Dickinson Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Redmond, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Redmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Emily Dickinson Elementary, 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.