- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Renton, WA
Lindbergh Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lindbergh Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530723001077
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindbergh Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindbergh Senior High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lindbergh Senior High School held near 1,277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530723001077 · Renton, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,201 enr · 20.4:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Lindbergh Senior High School held near 1,277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lindbergh Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- This school
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- Vera Risdon Mi
Vera Risdon Middle School
751 students
What this shows Lindbergh Senior High School reports 1,201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindbergh Senior High School compares
Lindbergh Senior 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,201 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,201
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 19.4%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 27.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.6, Lindbergh Senior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindbergh Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vera Risdon Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindbergh Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Renton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Hazen Senior High School
Standard public school
1,796 students 23:1 students per teacher
Renton Senior High School
Standard public school
1,208 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Renton Technical High School
Standard public school
66 students
Open Door Youth Reengagement
Alternative education program
50 students
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 (~1,201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lindbergh Senior High School
How many students attend Lindbergh Senior High School?
Lindbergh Senior High School has 1,201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,274 (2022-23) → 1,277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Senior High School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindbergh Senior High School?
48.2% of students at Lindbergh Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindbergh Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lindbergh Senior High School is Asian at 27.3% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindbergh Senior High School?
Lindbergh Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lindbergh Senior High School rank among high schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Renton, 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 Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Lindbergh Senior High School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Nelsen Middle School (913 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.