- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Dolloff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282000439
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Dolloff Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 17
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Dolloff Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Dolloff Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lake Dolloff Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530282000439 · Auburn, WA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 21.7:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Lake Dolloff Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Dolloff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 543
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Lake Dolloff Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Dolloff Elementary School compares
Lake Dolloff Elementary 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
White 20.1%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 13.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 23.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.1, Lake Dolloff Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Dolloff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Dolloff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Willow Crest Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bowman Creek Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Online
Standard public school
264 students 10.2:1 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Dolloff Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
Lake Dolloff Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Dolloff Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Lake Dolloff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Dolloff Elementary School is African American at 23.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
Lake Dolloff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Dolloff Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Dolloff Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Lake Dolloff Elementary School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.