Enrollment
858
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodinville, WA
Leota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530591000887
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leota Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Woodinville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leota Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leota Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Woodinville, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leota Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leota Middle School
Leota Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Woodinville, Washington, enrolling 858 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Washington schools and 32% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 858 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Woodinville's middle schools, it stands alongside Timbercrest Middle School (665 students): Leota Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 21.5:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Leota 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 Leota Middle School compares
Leota 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 41.9%
Asian 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Leota Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Leota Middle School.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Leota Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leota Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Woodinville
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 (~858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leota Middle School
How many students attend Leota Middle School?
Leota Middle School has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodinville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leota Middle School is 23.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leota Middle School?
11.2% of students at Leota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leota Middle School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Woodinville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leota Middle School?
Leota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Leota Middle School rank among public schools in Woodinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leota Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public 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 public schools in Woodinville on the city page.
Is Leota Middle School a good school?
Leota Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Leota Middle School, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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