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Lake Washington School District

Washington · Public School District
58
Schools
30,991
Students
$19,952
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
13.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
92.9%
Graduation Rate
+6.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lake Washington School District is a public school district in Washington serving 30,991 students across 58 schools. It includes 32 elementary, 12 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,952 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (58)
Elementary Schools32 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albert Einstein ElementaryKG–05520
Alexander Graham Bell ElementaryPK–05517
Benjamin Franklin ElementaryKG–05399
Benjamin Rush ElementaryKG–05631
Carl Sandburg ElementaryPK–05426
Christa Mcauliffe ElementaryKG–05495
Clara Barton Elementary SchoolKG–05541
Community School01–0570
Discovery Community SchoolKG–0573
Elizabeth Blackwell ElementaryKG–05508
Ella Baker Elementary SchoolKG–05487
Emily Dickinson ElementaryKG–05305
Explorer Community School01–0570
Helen Keller ElementaryKG–05328
Henry David Thoreau ElementaryKG–05409
Horace Mann ElementaryKG–05305
John J. Audubon ElementaryKG–05517
John Muir ElementaryPK–05393
Juanita ElementaryPK–05358
Lakeview ElementaryKG–05438
Laura Ingalls Wilder ElementaryPK–05349
Louisa May Alcott ElementaryKG–05615
Margaret Mead ElementaryKG–05607
Mark Twain ElementaryKG–05665
Norman Rockwell ElementaryKG–05444
Peter Kirk ElementaryKG–05600
Rachel Carson ElementaryPK–05527
Redmond ElementaryKG–05542
Robert Frost ElementaryKG–05404
Rosa Parks ElementaryKG–05569
Rose Hill ElementaryKG–05477
Samantha Smith ElementaryKG–05617
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Contractual SchoolsPK–1212
Emerson K-12KG–1265
Old Redmond SchoolhousePK–PK189
Ready Start PreschoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,952+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
36%
State
58.6%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal
5.9%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
58
Schools
30,991
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.9%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.9% graduation rate — 6.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,952 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 58 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Lake Washington School District has 58 public schools, serving a total of 30,991 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Washington School District?
The graduation rate is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Washington School District spend per student?
Lake Washington School District spends $19,952 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lake Washington School District?
13% of students in Lake Washington School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lake Washington School District?
No, Lake Washington School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lake Washington School District serve?
Lake Washington School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Washington School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Washington School District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.