- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
International Community School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530423002568 · Kirkland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 19.1:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
International Community School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
International Community School 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 421
International Community School
421 students
What this shows International Community School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Community School compares
International Community School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,304
- 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
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.