Enrollment
257
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bothell, WA
C O Sorenson
Federal NCES profile for C O Sorenson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591000877
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C O Sorenson earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C O Sorenson has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C O Sorenson ranks #15 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C O Sorenson compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at C O Sorenson
C O Sorenson is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Among Bothell's public schools, it stands alongside Canyon Creek Elementary (866 students): C O Sorenson is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside C O Sorenson.
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 C O Sorenson compares
C O Sorenson on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 33.1%
Asian 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 5.1%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, C O Sorenson is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes C O Sorenson.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 C O Sorenson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C O Sorenson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bothell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Canyon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fernwood Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Wood Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodmoor Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C O Sorenson
How many students attend C O Sorenson?
C O Sorenson has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C O Sorenson?
The student-teacher ratio at C O Sorenson is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C O Sorenson?
9.1% of students at C O Sorenson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C O Sorenson?
The largest demographic group at C O Sorenson is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C O Sorenson?
C O Sorenson has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does C O Sorenson rank among schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, C O Sorenson ranks #15 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bothell on the city page.
Is C O Sorenson a good school?
C O Sorenson earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Northshore School District?
Besides C O Sorenson, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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