Lakeridge Elementary School

Summary:

Lakeridge Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Mercer Island, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic achievement, a diverse student population, and ample resources, Lakeridge is one of the best elementary schools in the state.

Lakeridge Elementary consistently outperforms the state and Mercer Island School District averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 92.37% of Lakeridge students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.63% statewide and 85.33% in the district. In math, 85.2% of Lakeridge students were proficient or better, compared to 41.68% statewide and 80.05% in the district. The school also excels in science, with 95.7% of students proficient or better, compared to 49.73% statewide and 83.1% in the district. Lakeridge's academic performance is significantly higher than nearby schools in the Renton School District, such as Kennydale Elementary and Hazelwood Elementary.

Lakeridge Elementary has a diverse student population, with 46.85% White, 29.97% Asian, and 18.39% students of two or more races. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 3.27% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student body. Lakeridge also has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4 students per teacher and a high level of per-student spending at $17,229 per student in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. While the school's performance for its special education students is slightly lower, it maintains consistently high rankings for both female and male students, as well as its Asian and White student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8215 SE 78th
       Mercer Island, WA  98040-5901


(206) 236-3415

District: Mercer Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,229 Help


Students who attend Lakeridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Islander Middle School
High:    Mercer Island High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Asian:
30.0%
Two or more races:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakeridge Elementary School ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lakeridge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Asian (30%), two or more races (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeridge Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeridge Elementary School is $17,229. 2 elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeridge Elementary School 11th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lakeridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mercer Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer Island School District 1st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakeridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lakeridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.07 2nd 1026 99.8%
2005 97.13 4th 1031 99.6%
2006 94.54 16th 1051 98.5%
2007 96.85 5th 1069 99.5%
2008 94.96 16th 1067 98.5%
2009 95.56 10th 1072 99.1%
2010 95.15 11th 1088 99.0%
2011 95.13 8th 1092 99.3%
2012 91.49 43rd 1097 96.1%
2013 90.16 51st 1106 95.4%
2015 95.60 27th 1067 97.5%
2016 93.03 44th 1053 95.8%
2017 96.00 20th 1056 98.1%
2018 97.24 10th 1054 99.1%
2019 96.60 14th 1130 98.8%
2021 98.94 9th 1107 99.2%
2022 97.41 19th 1169 98.4%
2023 97.36 20th 1169 98.3%
2024 98.06 11th 1168 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakeridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.66 146th 566 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakeridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.32 11th 1004 98.9%
2019 94.60 20th 1068 98.1%
2021 98.27 13th 1008 98.7%
2022 95.88 32nd 1100 97.1%
2023 96.39 23rd 1094 97.9%
2024 97.03 13th 1093 98.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakeridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.37 5th 999 99.5%
2019 97.19 9th 1075 99.2%
2021 99.01 4th 1025 99.6%
2022 97.60 11th 1113 99.0%
2023 97.68 9th 1099 99.2%
2024 97.36 12th 1099 98.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lakeridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.38 15th 201 92.5%
2021 83.01 20th 131 84.7%
2022 83.54 27th 187 85.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lakeridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.18 14th 833 98.3%
2019 92.86 18th 1027 98.2%
2021 98.48 1st 943 99.9%
2022 95.26 10th 1031 99.0%
2023 90.64 65th 1011 93.6%
2024 94.93 12th 1009 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lakeridge Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, January 17, 2014

Open Quote One year later, I wonder if much has changed? Losing an Admin member would certainly benefit the school community. I wonder if slander is still present in the school hallways? What of bullying? Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Open Quote The staff at Lakeridge is super responsive and supportive. Any hint of bullying is swiftly addressed. The parent participation is off the charts. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, May 3, 2013

Open Quote Everything is not as it seems. Poor staff morale. Fourth grade team needs a little work. Leadership is weak. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lakeridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 8 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1989 458 10 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 504 9 37 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 474 10 46 1 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 477 7 45 2 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 461 5 49 3 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 453 6 56 3 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 496 2 64 5 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 496 2 64 5 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 515 2 62 9 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 529 3 64 9 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 534 4 65 10 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 527 4 64 8 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 551 3 60 8 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 475 3 95 5 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 475 3 95 5 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 450 4 94 8 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2005 439 4 86 8 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 433 4 87 11 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 433 3 89 9 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 439 3 97 9 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 443 2 101 10 2 n/a n/a 22 580
2010 430 2 90 10 2 n/a n/a 41 575
2011 481 2 78 15 1 1 22 0 600
2012 459 2 63 20 1 1 30 0 576
2013 460 1 68 26 1 1 46 0 603
2014 453 6 69 24 0 1 57 0 610
2015 451 5 90 36 0 1 61 0 644
2016 434 6 92 30 1 0 59 0 622
2017 331 3 74 23 1 0 52 0 484
2018 297 3 85 21 0 0 65 0 471
2019 283 1 96 17 0 0 66 0 463
2020 261 1 101 18 0 1 69 0 451
2021 214 1 104 13 0 1 71 0 404
2022 191 1 105 17 0 0 56 0 370
2023 186 1 119 18 0 0 73 0 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 25.0 17.5 0
1989 503 23.0 21.8 n/a
1990 550 27.0 20.3 0
1991 531 25.1 21.1 n/a
1992 531 26.6 19.9 n/a
1993 518 25.2 20.6 n/a
1994 518 26.2 19.8 n/a
1995 568 24.3 23.4 n/a
1996 568 24.3 23.4 n/a
1997 590 27.3 21.6 n/a
1998 606 28.0 21.6 n/a
1999 613 30.2 20.3 n/a
2000 604 30.2 20.0 n/a
2001 624 30.1 20.7 n/a
2002 581 28.2 20.6 0.3
2003 581 28.2 20.6 0.3
2004 558 29.0 19.2 0.7
2005 540 28.6 18.9 0.9
2006 538 28.7 18.7 0.9
2007 536 28.9 18.5 0.4
2008 550 29.9 18.4 0.2
2009 580 29.9 19.4 0.5
2010 575 30.3 18.9 1.9
2011 600 31.8 18.8 2
2012 576 31.4 18.3 3.6
2013 603 32.5 18.5 2.7
2014 610 n/a n/a 3
2015 644 40.0 16.1 2.6
2016 622 32.0 19.4 2.6
2017 484 25.5 18.9 1.2
2018 471 25.6 18.3 0.6
2019 463 26.5 17.4 n/a
2020 451 26.5 16.9 0.9
2021 404 25.4 15.8 1.7
2022 370 22.9 16.1 1.4
2023 397 21.5 18.4 3.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 25.0 17.5 0
1989 503 23.0 21.8 n/a
1990 550 27.0 20.3 0
1991 531 25.1 21.1 n/a
1992 531 26.6 19.9 n/a
1993 518 25.2 20.6 n/a
1994 518 26.2 19.8 n/a
1995 568 24.3 23.4 n/a
1996 568 24.3 23.4 n/a
1997 590 27.3 21.6 n/a
1998 606 28.0 21.6 n/a
1999 613 30.2 20.3 n/a
2000 604 30.2 20.0 n/a
2001 624 30.1 20.7 n/a
2002 581 28.2 20.6 0.3
2003 581 28.2 20.6 0.3
2004 558 29.0 19.2 0.7
2005 540 28.6 18.9 0.9
2006 538 28.7 18.7 0.9
2007 536 28.9 18.5 0.4
2008 550 29.9 18.4 0.2
2009 580 29.9 19.4 0.5
2010 575 30.3 18.9 1.9
2011 600 31.8 18.8 2
2012 576 31.4 18.3 3.6
2013 603 32.5 18.5 2.7
2014 610 n/a n/a 3
2015 644 40.0 16.1 2.6
2016 622 32.0 19.4 2.6
2017 484 25.5 18.9 1.2
2018 471 25.6 18.3 0.6
2019 463 26.5 17.4 n/a
2020 451 26.5 16.9 0.9
2021 404 25.4 15.8 1.7
2022 370 22.9 16.1 1.4
2023 397 21.5 18.4 3.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Lakeridge Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.1%0.0%1.3%1.3%96.1%98.7%92.1%98.7%96.1%98.7%
201790.6%0.0%0.0%3.8%3.8%94.3%96.2%94.3%94.3%96.2%96.2%
201896.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%98.1%98.1%98.1%100.0%100.0%98.1%
201993.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.1%93.9%95.9%98.0%95.9%95.9%95.9%
202097.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202497.4%2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.5%0.0%0.4%2.4%98.5%99.1%97.4%98.9%98.9%99.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $533 (3.4%) $15,015 (96.6%) $15,548
2020 $08 (0.1%) $11,692 (99.9%) $11,699
2021 $242 (1.5%) $16,032 (98.5%) $16,274
2022 $972 (5.6%) $16,257 (94.4%) $17,228

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeridge Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeridge Elementary School)86.983.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)85.185.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lakeridge Elementary School)9290.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Mercer Island School District)86.484.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeridge Elementary School)89.695.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)84.790.6
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Lakeridge Elementary School)85.492.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Mercer Island School District)81.789.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeridge Elementary School)90.885.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)89.585.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Lakeridge Elementary School)82.880.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Mercer Island School District)79.278
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lakeridge Elementary School)89.882.8
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Mercer Island School District)8682.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lakeridge Elementary School)8988.3
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mercer Island School District)87.284.3
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lakeridge Elementary School)86.987.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Mercer Island School District)82.978.9
 4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lakeridge Elementary School)89.882.8
 7%
   All Grades Science (Mercer Island School District)82.582.8
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463397
 14.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian96119
 24%
Hispanic1718
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White283186
 34.3%
Two or More Races6673
 10.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeridge Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Lakeridge Elementary School.

Students who attend Lakeridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Islander Middle School
High : Mercer Island High School

Students at Lakeridge Elementary School are 47% White, 30% Asian, 18% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Yes! Lakeridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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