Enrollment
198
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Issaquah, WA
Gibson Ek High School
Federal NCES profile for Gibson Ek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530375003588
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibson Ek High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Issaquah · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gibson Ek High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibson Ek High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Issaquah, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375003588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gibson Ek High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gibson Ek High School
Gibson Ek High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Issaquah, Washington, enrolling 198 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students) and Skyline High School (2,244 students) alongside Gibson Ek High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gibson Ek High School compares
Gibson Ek High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Washington - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 7.1%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Gibson Ek High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Issaquah School District, which includes Gibson Ek High School.
$16,527
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gibson Ek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibson Ek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gibson Ek High School
How many students attend Gibson Ek High School?
Gibson Ek High School has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Issaquah, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibson Ek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibson Ek High School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Gibson Ek High School?
11.8% of students at Gibson Ek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibson Ek High School?
The largest demographic group at Gibson Ek High School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Issaquah, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibson Ek High School?
Gibson Ek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gibson Ek High School rank among public schools in Issaquah?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibson Ek High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Issaquah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Issaquah on the city page.
Is Gibson Ek High School a good school?
Gibson Ek High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Gibson Ek High School, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.
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