Enrollment
404
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkland, WA
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry David Thoreau Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423000684
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry David Thoreau Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry David Thoreau Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry David Thoreau Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry David Thoreau Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Henry David Thoreau Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Washington average.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kirkland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lakeview Elementary (602 students): Henry David Thoreau Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 20.8:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Henry David Thoreau Elementary.
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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary compares
Henry David Thoreau Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,269
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 404 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 55.4%
Asian 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Henry David Thoreau Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Henry David Thoreau Elementary.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Henry David Thoreau 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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 Kirkland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Peter Kirk Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry David Thoreau Elementary
How many students attend Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry David Thoreau Elementary is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
10.5% of students at Henry David Thoreau Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry David Thoreau Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry David Thoreau Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry David Thoreau Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kirkland on the city page.
Is Henry David Thoreau Elementary a good school?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary earns 50/100 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Henry David Thoreau 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.
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