- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lakeridge Elementary School shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530723001076 · Seattle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 12:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Lakeridge Elementary School shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakeridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 287
Lakeridge Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Lakeridge Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeridge Elementary School compares
Lakeridge Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,208
- 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
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Mcdonald International School
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Bryn Mawr Elementary School
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Rainier Prep
Standard public school
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Campbell Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.