Enrollment
287
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seattle, WA
Lakeridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723001076
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Washington
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeridge Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeridge Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeridge Elementary School
Lakeridge Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Seattle, Washington, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Lakeridge Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Washington schools and 32% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 71.5% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Seattle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hazel Wolf K-8 (660 students): Lakeridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 16.1:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Renton Senior High School (1,208 students) alongside Lakeridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeridge Elementary School compares
Lakeridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$17,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 20.6%
White 16.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Lakeridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Lakeridge Elementary School.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakeridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Seattle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hazel Wolf K-8
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cascadia Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald International School
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Rainier Prep
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeridge Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeridge Elementary School?
Lakeridge Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seattle, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Elementary School is 12:1, 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 Lakeridge Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Lakeridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeridge Elementary School is African American at 33.8% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeridge Elementary School?
Lakeridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeridge Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Seattle, 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 Seattle on the city page.
Is Lakeridge Elementary School a good school?
Lakeridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Lakeridge Elementary School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.
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