- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkland, WA
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423000675
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+20.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 530423000675 · Kirkland, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 20.8:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Lakeview Elementary grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+20.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 602
Lakeview Elementary
602 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,053
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 602 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 39.0%
Asian 35.6%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kirkland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peter Kirk Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Elementary?
16.2% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview 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 Lakeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.