Island Park Elementary in Mercer Island, WA

At a glance

Reported students

364

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.41

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington elementary enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

416

Island Park Elementary: 364 reported students.

State peer staffing position

34th percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 380
Teachers (FTE): 23.61
Student–teacher ratio: 16.1:1

What the reported data says about Island Park Elementary

Island Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Mercer Island. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Mercer Island School District. NCES reports 364 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.8%) and Asian (20.1%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Island Park Elementary

1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.9%
Students with disabilities: 11.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 2.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.3
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White55.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.3%
Asian20.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial16.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Northwood Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

398 reported students

Lakeridge Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

401 reported students

West Mercer Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

431 reported students

Islander Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

960 reported students

Mercer Island High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,439 reported students

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Public schools near Island Park Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
West Mercer Elementary Elementary · Mercer Island School District	KG–05	431	1.3 mi
Northwood Elementary School Elementary · Mercer Island School District	PK–05	398	1.4 mi
Lakeridge Elementary School Elementary · Mercer Island School District	KG–05	401	1.5 mi
Newport Heights Elementary Elementary · Bellevue School District	PK–05	549	2 mi
Hazelwood Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District	KG–05	478	2.1 mi
Graham Hill Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	PK–05	266	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Island Park Elementary

What grades does Island Park Elementary serve?

Island Park Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mercer Island School District.

How many students attend Island Park Elementary?

Island Park Elementary reported 364 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 380 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Island Park Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 364 students and 24.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Island Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Island Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Island Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

2.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Island Park Elementary in?

Island Park Elementary is part of Mercer Island School District, based in Mercer Island, WA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Island Park Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Mercer Elementary (1.3 mi), Northwood Elementary School (1.4 mi), Lakeridge Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.