Enrollment
437
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, WA
Allen Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530486001191
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Creek Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Creek Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Creek Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Creek Elementary School
Allen Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 437 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 487 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #441, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marysville's public schools, it stands alongside Kellogg Marsh Elementary School (468 students): Allen Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 17.3:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Allen Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen Creek Elementary School compares
Allen Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 9.8%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Allen Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Allen Creek Elementary School.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allen Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Marysville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kellogg Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Marysville Sd Special
Special-education school
197 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Allen Creek Elementary School?
Allen Creek Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Creek Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Creek Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Allen Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Creek Elementary School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Creek Elementary School?
Allen Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Creek Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Allen Creek Elementary School a good school?
Allen Creek Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marysville School District?
Besides Allen Creek Elementary School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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