Enrollment
421
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirkland, WA
International Community School
Federal NCES profile for International Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530423002568
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Community School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International Community School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Community School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423002568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Community School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Community School
International Community School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Washington average.
With 421 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 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Asian (63%) and White (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kirkland's public schools, it stands alongside Alexander Graham Bell Elementary (503 students): International Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside International Community 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 International Community School compares
International Community 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 93% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Asian 63.2%
White 25.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, International Community School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes International Community School.
$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 International Community School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Community School'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 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
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
Emerson K-12
Alternative education program
67 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about International Community School
How many students attend International Community School?
International Community School has 421 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Community School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Community School?
3.0% of students at International Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Community School?
The largest demographic group at International Community School is Asian at 63.2% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Community School?
International Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 International Community School rank among schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, International Community School ranks #1 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.
Is International Community School a good school?
International Community School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. 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 International Community School, 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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