Enrollment
579
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenmore, WA
Moorlands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Moorlands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591000890
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorlands Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kenmore · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moorlands Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorlands Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kenmore, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moorlands Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moorlands Elementary
Moorlands Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kenmore, Washington, enrolling 579 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kenmore's public schools, it stands alongside Kenmore Elementary (396 students): Moorlands Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Moorlands 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 Moorlands Elementary compares
Moorlands 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 89% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 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 52.4%
Asian 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Moorlands Elementary 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 Moorlands Elementary.
$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 Moorlands Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorlands Elementary'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 other schools in Kenmore
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moorlands Elementary
How many students attend Moorlands Elementary?
Moorlands Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenmore, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorlands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorlands Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Moorlands Elementary?
5.0% of students at Moorlands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorlands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Moorlands Elementary is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Kenmore, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorlands Elementary?
Moorlands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Moorlands Elementary rank among schools in Kenmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorlands Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kenmore, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kenmore on the city page.
Is Moorlands Elementary a good school?
Moorlands Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Moorlands Elementary, 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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