- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mirror Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282000443
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mirror Lake Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mirror Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mirror Lake Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530282000443 · Federal Way, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 17.5:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Mirror Lake Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mirror Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 491
Mirror Lake Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Mirror Lake Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mirror Lake Elementary School compares
Mirror Lake Elementary School 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$17,898
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 14.3%
White 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Mirror Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mirror Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mirror Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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Nationwide other 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mirror Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Mirror Lake Elementary School?
Mirror Lake Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mirror Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mirror Lake Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Mirror Lake Elementary School?
78.5% of students at Mirror Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mirror Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mirror Lake Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mirror Lake Elementary School?
Mirror Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mirror Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Mirror Lake Elementary School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.