- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maple Valley, WA
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Wilderness Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530876001516
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Wilderness Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Maple Valley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Wilderness Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Wilderness Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Maple Valley, WA.
School address
District: Tahoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530876001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lake Wilderness Elementary held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530876001516 · Maple Valley, WA Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 18.8:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoma Senior High School (2,919 students)
Lake Wilderness Elementary held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Wilderness Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoma Senior
Tahoma Senior High School
2,919 students
- Summit Trail M 1,097
Summit Trail Middle School
1,097 students
- Maple View Mid 1,046
Maple View Middle School
1,046 students
- This school 923
Lake Wilderness Elementary
923 students
- Glacier Park E 803
Glacier Park Elementary
803 students
- Tahoma Element 688
Tahoma Elementary
688 students
What this shows Lake Wilderness Elementary reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Wilderness Elementary compares
Lake Wilderness Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$16,955
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 923 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 52.5%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Lake Wilderness Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tahoma School District reports $16,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Wilderness Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoma Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Trail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahoma Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Wilderness Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Maple Valley
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glacier Park Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Tahoma Elementary
Standard public school
688 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
686 students 16:1 students per teacher
Cedar River Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Shadow Lake Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wilderness Elementary
How many students attend Lake Wilderness Elementary?
Lake Wilderness Elementary has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maple Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Wilderness Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Wilderness Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Wilderness Elementary?
17.3% of students at Lake Wilderness Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Wilderness Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Wilderness Elementary is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Maple Valley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Wilderness Elementary?
Lake Wilderness Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lake Wilderness Elementary rank among schools in Maple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Wilderness Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Maple Valley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Tahoma School District?
Besides Lake Wilderness Elementary, Tahoma School District also operates Tahoma Senior High School (2,919 students), Summit Trail Middle School (1,097 students), and Maple View Middle School (1,046 students). See the Tahoma School District district page for the complete list.