- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, WA
Big Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530774001272
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Lake Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Big Lake Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530774001272 · Mount Vernon, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 20.6:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students)
Big Lake Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Big Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sedro Woolley
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
1,280 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
670 students
- Evergreen Elem 511
Evergreen Elementary School
511 students
- Central Elemen 476
Central Elementary School
476 students
- Mary Purcell E 465
Mary Purcell Elementary School
465 students
- This school 288
Big Lake Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Big Lake Elementary School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Lake Elementary School compares
Big Lake Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Big Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedro-Woolley School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harriet Rowley
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Conway School District 317
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Little Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Big Lake Elementary School?
Big Lake Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Lake Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Big Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Lake Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Lake Elementary School?
Big Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Big Lake Elementary School, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Cascade Middle School (670 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (511 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.