Enrollment
763
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeridge Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeridge Middle School
Lakeridge Middle School is a large middle school in Bonney Lake, Washington, enrolling 763 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 763 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $14,043 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bonney Lake's middle schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Middle School (937 students): Lakeridge Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 21.8:1).
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students) and Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students) alongside Lakeridge Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lakeridge Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which includes Lakeridge Middle School.
$14,043
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeridge Middle School a good school?
Lakeridge Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 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.
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