- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirkland, WA
Kamiakin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kamiakin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530423000671
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamiakin Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamiakin Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiakin Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Kamiakin Middle School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530423000671 · Kirkland, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 17.9:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Kamiakin Middle School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kamiakin Middle 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 573
Kamiakin Middle School
573 students
What this shows Kamiakin Middle School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kamiakin Middle School compares
Kamiakin Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 287 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 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Kamiakin Middle School 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 Kamiakin Middle School 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 Kamiakin Middle 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 middle schools in Kirkland
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kirkland Middle School
Standard public school
746 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Finn Hill Middle School
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative education program
138 students 23:1 students per teacher
Northstar Middle School
Alternative education program
85 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kamiakin Middle School
How many students attend Kamiakin Middle School?
Kamiakin Middle School has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiakin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiakin Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kamiakin Middle School?
26.5% of students at Kamiakin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamiakin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kamiakin Middle School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamiakin Middle School?
Kamiakin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Kamiakin Middle School rank among middle schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiakin Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Kirkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Kamiakin Middle 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.