- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirkland, WA
Northstar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northstar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530423001843
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northstar Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northstar Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northstar Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Northstar Middle School held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530423001843 · Kirkland, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 21.3:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Northstar Middle School held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Northstar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 85
Northstar Middle School
85 students
What this shows Northstar Middle School reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northstar Middle School compares
Northstar Middle 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 92% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Asian 60.0%
White 25.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Northstar Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northstar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northstar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Kirkland
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kirkland Middle School
Standard public school
746 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Finn Hill Middle School
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Kamiakin Middle School
Standard public school
573 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative education program
138 students 23:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northstar Middle School
How many students attend Northstar Middle School?
Northstar Middle School has 85 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northstar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northstar Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northstar Middle School?
3.4% of students at Northstar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northstar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northstar Middle School is Asian at 60.0% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northstar Middle School?
Northstar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northstar Middle School rank among middle schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Northstar Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kirkland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kirkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Northstar Middle School, 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.