Lakeridge Elementary School

8215 Se 78th
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakeridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Lakeridge Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Lakeridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeridge Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#28 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lakeridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lakeridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lakeridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
30%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lakeridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakeridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lakeridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeridge Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeridge Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakeridge Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Mercer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lakeridge Elementary School?
397 students attend Lakeridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lakeridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeridge Elementary School?
Lakeridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakeridge Elementary School offer ?
Lakeridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lakeridge Elementary School part of?
Lakeridge Elementary School is part of Mercer Island School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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