Enrollment
866
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bothell, WA
Canyon Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591000878
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Creek Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Creek Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Creek Elementary
Canyon Creek Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 866 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 866 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and White (29%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 787 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bothell's public schools, it stands alongside Tambark Creek Elementary School (740 students): Canyon Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 19:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Canyon Creek Elementary.
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 Canyon Creek Elementary compares
Canyon Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 787 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
Asian 49.7%
White 28.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Canyon Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Canyon Creek Elementary.
$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 Canyon Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Creek Elementary'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.
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
Lockwood Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 14.6:1 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 (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Creek Elementary
How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary?
Canyon Creek Elementary has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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 Canyon Creek Elementary?
10.9% of students at Canyon Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Creek Elementary is Asian at 49.7% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Creek Elementary?
Canyon Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Canyon Creek Elementary rank among schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek Elementary ranks #4 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 Canyon Creek Elementary a good school?
Canyon Creek Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of 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 Canyon Creek Elementary, 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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