Enrollment
315
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodinville, WA
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530423002257
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Woodinville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423002257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodinville, Washington, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.7% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Washington average.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Woodinville's public schools, it stands alongside Ruby Bridges Elementary (503 students): Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.8:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary.
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 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary compares
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 92% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 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.
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 52.2%
Asian 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 other schools in Woodinville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Northshore Networks
Alternative education program
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
East Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Hill Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Cottage Lake Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~315 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
How many students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodinville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary?
3.7% of students at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Woodinville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary rank among schools in Woodinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodinville on the city page.
Is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary a good school?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Laura Ingalls Wilder 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.
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