- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redmond, WA
John J. Audubon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John J. Audubon 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 530423000657
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J. Audubon Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John J. Audubon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Audubon Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
John J. Audubon Elementary shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 530423000657 · Redmond, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.9:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
John J. Audubon Elementary shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
John J. Audubon 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 431
John J. Audubon Elementary
431 students
What this shows John J. Audubon Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J. Audubon Elementary compares
John J. Audubon Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 83% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$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 431 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
White 45.2%
Asian 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, John J. Audubon 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 John J. Audubon 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 John J. Audubon 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J. Audubon Elementary
How many students attend John J. Audubon Elementary?
John J. Audubon Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redmond, WA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Audubon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Audubon Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 John J. Audubon Elementary?
7.7% of students at John J. Audubon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J. Audubon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John J. Audubon Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J. Audubon Elementary?
John J. Audubon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 John J. Audubon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Audubon Elementary ranks #7 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 John J. Audubon 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.