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Peter Kirk Elementary

1312 6th Street, Kirkland, WA 98033Lake Washington School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
600
Students
Total enrolled
$19,952
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 600 students in grades KG–05 in Kirkland, Washington.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,952 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Peter Kirk Elementary is a large elementary in Kirkland, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 600 students. The district invests $19,952 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 7% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Peter Kirk Elementary

600
Total Students
17.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
7%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution295 male · 291 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility7%
National avg 52% · 41 students
Student Composition
21%
57%
12%
Asian21%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial12%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530423000677

Academic Outcomes at Peter Kirk Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98033

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,952Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,952
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,779
Student Support$3,791
Administration$2,394
Operations$2,993
Other$1,995
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,952 spent per student, an estimated $8,839 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
36%
State government
58.6%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal programs
5.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,952/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 7% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mark Twain ElementaryBenjamin Rush ElementarySamantha Smith ElementaryLouisa May Alcott Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Inglewood Middle SchoolRedmond Middle SchoolRose Hill Middle SchoolEvergreen Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Eastlake High SchoolRedmond High SchoolLake Washington High SchoolJuanita High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLake Washington School District →
Phone: (425)936-2590
NCES ID: 530423000677
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kirkland seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Lake Washington High School
2,015 students · 09–12
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High
Juanita High School
1,695 students · 09–12
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
Rose Hill Middle School
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Mid
Evergreen Middle School
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District School Rankings
Location
1312 6th Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.