Lakeridge Elementary School

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeridge Elementary School is a public school located on Mercer Island, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly regarded Mercer Island School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and providing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and personal growth. The school is situated in a quiet, residential setting, reflecting the tight-knit nature of the surrounding community and the district’s overall focus on preparing students for lifelong success.

The school environment at Lakeridge is characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated educators, active parent volunteers, and motivated students. In addition to core academics, the school typically emphasizes social-emotional learning, inclusive classroom environments, and enrichment opportunities that cater to a diverse student body. By leveraging the resources of the Mercer Island community, Lakeridge Elementary consistently strives to maintain high educational standards, making it a focal point for families seeking a comprehensive and nurturing primary education experience.

397

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	119
Two or More	73

White
186 (46.9 %)
Asian
119 (30.0 %)
Two or More
73 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mercer Island School District
Phone:	(206)236-3415
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 90