- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redmond, WA
Stella Schola
Federal NCES profile for Stella Schola, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530423002983
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stella Schola earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30:1
- large classes for Washington
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stella Schola has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stella Schola ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423002983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stella Schola held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530423002983 · Redmond, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 30:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Stella Schola held near 90 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stella Schola 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 90
Stella Schola
90 students
What this shows Stella Schola reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stella Schola compares
Stella Schola 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 92% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
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
30:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.7%
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 52.8%
White 36.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: Asian at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Stella Schola 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 Stella Schola Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stella Schola'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 Redmond
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Redmond Middle School
Standard public school
1,009 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill Middle School
Standard public school
901 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Timberline Middle School
Standard public school
788 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
761 students 19:1 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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stella Schola
How many students attend Stella Schola?
Stella Schola has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redmond, WA. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella Schola?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella Schola is 30:1, which is 70% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stella Schola?
3.4% of students at Stella Schola are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stella Schola?
The largest demographic group at Stella Schola is Asian at 52.8% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stella Schola?
Stella Schola has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Stella Schola rank among middle schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Stella Schola ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Redmond, 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 Redmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Stella Schola, 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.