- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, WA
Lakewood High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530426002117
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
NCES ID 530426002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lakewood High School held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 530426002117 · Arlington, WA High · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 25.3:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Middle School (668 students)
Lakewood High School held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakewood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakewood High School
834 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
668 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary School
458 students
- Cougar Creek E
Cougar Creek Elementary School
422 students
- English Crossi 331
English Crossing Elementary
331 students
What this shows Lakewood High School reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood High School compares
Lakewood High 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$17,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Lakewood High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood School District reports $17,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cougar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| English Crossing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Arlington
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High School
How many students attend Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has 834 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High School is 25.3:1, which is 44% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood High School?
34.8% of students at Lakewood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High School?
Lakewood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lakewood High School rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arlington, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood School District?
Besides Lakewood High School, Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood Middle School (668 students), Lakewood Elementary School (458 students), and Cougar Creek Elementary School (422 students). See the Lakewood School District district page for the complete list.