Emerson K-12

Emerson K-12 is a minimally staffed all-grades campus in Kirkland, Washington, one of the schools within Lake Washington School District. The school caters to 67 students in grades K through 12. That puts it 67% smaller than the typical public school in Washington, which averages around 204 students.

Emerson K-12 is one of 55 schools operated by Lake Washington School District, a district that enrolls 30,986 students overall.

Demographically, Emerson K-12 lists that 58% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 15% multiracial, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% Native American. Compared to King County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, Emerson K-12 shows 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 33.2:1, putting Emerson K-12 tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 18% of students at Emerson K-12 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against King County (around 38%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Around the school, King County reports that median household income runs about $124,746, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Emerson K-12 is one of 544 public schools in King County (combined enrollment of about 278,492 students).

Nearest neighbor: Emerson High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Emerson K-12 operates from a suburban location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 12%: 60 students in 2018 compared to 67 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 75% to 58% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Emerson K-12 typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.