Is Lakeridge Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Lakeridge Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Lakeridge Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Lakeridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lakeridge Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Islander Middle School High : Mercer Island High School

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:
11^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,229

Students who attend Lakeridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Islander Middle School
High:	Mercer Island High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 397

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Asian:

30.0%

Two or more races:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeridge Elementary School ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mercer Island School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.06. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 3.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

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...)

Compare Lakeridge Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Mercer Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer Island School District 1^st 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
2004	98.07	2^nd	1026	99.8%
2005	97.13	4^th	1031	99.6%
2006	94.54	16^th	1051	98.5%
2007	96.85	5^th	1069	99.5%
2008	94.96	16^th	1067	98.5%
2009	95.56	10^th	1072	99.1%
2010	95.15	11^th	1088	99.0%
2011	95.13	8^th	1092	99.3%
2012	91.49	43^rd	1097	96.1%
2013	90.16	51^st	1106	95.4%
2015	95.60	27^th	1067	97.5%
2016	93.03	44^th	1053	95.8%
2017	96.00	20^th	1056	98.1%
2018	97.24	10^th	1054	99.1%
2019	96.60	14^th	1130	98.8%
2021	98.94	9^th	1107	99.2%
2022	97.41	19^th	1169	98.4%
2023	97.36	20^th	1169	98.3%
2024	98.06	11^th	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	146^th	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
2018	96.32	11^th	1004	98.9%
2019	94.60	20^th	1068	98.1%
2021	98.27	13^th	1008	98.7%
2022	95.88	32^nd	1100	97.1%
2023	96.39	23^rd	1094	97.9%
2024	97.03	13^th	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
2018	97.37	5^th	999	99.5%
2019	97.19	9^th	1075	99.2%
2021	99.01	4^th	1025	99.6%
2022	97.60	11^th	1113	99.0%
2023	97.68	9^th	1099	99.2%
2024	97.36	12^th	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
2019	86.38	15^th	201	92.5%
2021	83.01	20^th	131	84.7%
2022	83.54	27^th	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
2018	93.18	14^th	833	98.3%
2019	92.86	18^th	1027	98.2%
2021	98.48	1^st	943	99.9%
2022	95.26	10^th	1031	99.0%
2023	90.64	65^th	1011	93.6%
2024	94.93	12^th	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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

by a citizen
Friday, January 17, 2014

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

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

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.

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