At a glance
Reported students
923
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745.5
Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19:1 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
- 868
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Lake Wilderness Elementary
Lake Wilderness Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Maple Valley. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Tahoma School District. NCES reports 923 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above 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 (52.5%) and Asian (19.1%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.51 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.62
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- 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
- White52.5%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black3.6%
- Asian19.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.1%
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.
Other schools in Tahoma School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glacier Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
803 reported students
Tahoma Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
688 reported students
Rock Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
686 reported students
Cedar River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Shadow Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Maple View Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,046 reported students
Public schools near Lake Wilderness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Lake Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 479 | 1 mi |
| Cedar River Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 593 | 1.1 mi |
| Rock Creek Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 686 | 1.4 mi |
| Tahoma Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 688 | 2.1 mi |
| Cedar Valley Elementary School Elementary · Kent School District | PK–05 | 318 | 2.3 mi |
| Glacier Park Elementary Elementary · Tahoma School District | PK–05 | 803 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wilderness Elementary
What grades does Lake Wilderness Elementary serve?
Lake Wilderness Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tahoma School District.
How many students attend Lake Wilderness Elementary?
Lake Wilderness Elementary reported 923 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 868 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Wilderness Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 923 students and 48.51 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Wilderness Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tahoma School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Wilderness Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.1% 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary in?
Lake Wilderness Elementary is part of Tahoma School District, based in Maple Valley, WA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Wilderness Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shadow Lake Elementary (1 mi), Cedar River Elementary (1.1 mi), Rock Creek Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.