Edmonds School District

LYNNWOOD, Washington — 38 schools

20,459
Total Enrollment
38
Schools
$21,221
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Edmonds School District operates 38 public schools serving 20,459 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 elementary, 7 high, 5 other, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,207 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Snohomish County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,221 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.7% local, 61.2% state, and 9.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $111,378 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #130 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 38 schools offering Advanced Placement (62 AP courses district-wide), a 399:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.4% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Edmonds School District school enrollment varies 89× across entities

Edmonds School District school enrollment ranges from 18 students (lowest) to 1,605 students (highest), a spread of 1,587 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Edmonds School District student-counselor ratio is 399:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Edmonds School District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.1%
Federal
61.2%
State
29.7%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
130 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Snohomish County county, where this district is located.

$2,074
Studio/mo
$2,146
1 BR/mo
$2,501
2 BR/mo
$3,272
3 BR/mo
$3,847
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,378
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 38 schools in Edmonds School District.

White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 9.3%
Asian 12.9%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 38
Schools with AP
62 AP courses total
399:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Edmonds School District

School Enrollment
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605
Meadowdale High School
1,491
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456
Lynnwood High School
1,335
Meadowdale Middle School
740
Alderwood Middle School
679
Brier Terrace Middle School
649
Madrona K-8 School
636
Spruce Elementary
632
Edmonds Heights K-12
599
Lynnwood Elementary
578
Hilltop Elementary
562
Martha Lake Elementary
545
Oak Heights Elementary
526
Cedar Way Elementary
522
Sherwood Elementary
491
College Place Middle School
479
Maplewood Parent Coop
476
College Place Elementary
473
Westgate Elementary
472
Lynndale Elementary
442
Meadowdale Elementary
430
Cedar Valley Community School
427
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
426
Hazelwood Elementary
419
Challenge Elementary
414
Beverly Elementary
413
Chase Lake Elementary
413
Seaview Elementary
402
Early Childhood Center
397
Brier Elementary
389
Edmonds Career Access Program
383
Edmonds Elementary
310
Terrace Park Elementary
295
Woodway Center
252
Edmonds Elearning Academy
234
Scriber Lake High School
197
Contracted Schools
18

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Edmonds School District?

Edmonds School District has 38 schools, including 7 high, 4 middle, 5 other, 22 elementary. Total enrollment is 20,459 students.

How much does Edmonds School District spend per student?

Edmonds School District spends $21,221 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #130 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Edmonds School District?

The average teacher salary in Edmonds School District is $111,378 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Edmonds School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Snohomish County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Edmonds School District?

Edmonds School District students are 45.4% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 9.3% African American, averaged across 38 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Edmonds School District?

Edmonds School District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #130 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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