- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirkland, WA
John Muir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Muir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530423000668
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Muir Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Muir Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
John Muir Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 530423000668 · Kirkland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.9:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
John Muir Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
John Muir 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 321
John Muir Elementary
321 students
What this shows John Muir Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Muir Elementary compares
John Muir 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Washington - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 321 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 37.4%
Asian 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 14.2%
African American 6.9%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, John Muir 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 Muir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Muir 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 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
International Community School
Alternative education program
421 students 19.1:1 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
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Elementary
How many students attend John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% 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 Muir Elementary?
24.7% of students at John Muir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Muir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Muir Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Muir Elementary rank among schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, John Muir Elementary ranks #2 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 John Muir 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.