- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonney Lake, WA
Lakeridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530861001808
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeridge Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Bonney Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeridge Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Bonney Lake, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lakeridge Middle School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530861001808 · Bonney Lake, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 20.6:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Lakeridge Middle School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakeridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- This school
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- Donald Eismann 648
Donald Eismann Elementary
648 students
What this shows Lakeridge Middle School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeridge Middle School compares
Lakeridge 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Lakeridge Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald Eismann Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bonney Lake
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeridge Middle School
How many students attend Lakeridge Middle School?
Lakeridge Middle School has 763 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonney Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeridge Middle School?
24.5% of students at Lakeridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeridge Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Bonney Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeridge Middle School?
Lakeridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bonney Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeridge Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Bonney Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonney Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Lakeridge Middle School, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.