Enrollment
1,490
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Stevens, WA
Cavelero Mid High School
Federal NCES profile for Cavelero Mid High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530420003190
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cavelero Mid High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cavelero Mid High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cavelero Mid High School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420003190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cavelero Mid High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cavelero Mid High School
Cavelero Mid High School is a large combined-grade school in Lake Stevens, Washington, enrolling 1,490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,490 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Stevens School District spends $15,248 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lake Stevens's public schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elementary School (842 students): Cavelero Mid High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 20:1).
Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students) and North Lake Middle School (856 students) alongside Cavelero Mid High 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 Cavelero Mid High School compares
Cavelero Mid High 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,490 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,490
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 7.1%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Cavelero Mid High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Stevens School District, which includes Cavelero Mid High School.
$15,248
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 72.2%
Federal 6.8%
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 Cavelero Mid High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cavelero Mid High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Lake Stevens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
842 students 20:1 students per teacher
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
259 students 51.8:1 students per teacher
Homelink
Alternative education program
31 students 15.5:1 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 (~1,490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cavelero Mid High School
How many students attend Cavelero Mid High School?
Cavelero Mid High School has 1,490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Stevens, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cavelero Mid High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cavelero Mid High School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cavelero Mid High School?
24.9% of students at Cavelero Mid High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cavelero Mid High School?
The largest demographic group at Cavelero Mid High School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cavelero Mid High School?
Cavelero Mid High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Cavelero Mid High School rank among schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Cavelero Mid High School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Stevens on the city page.
Is Cavelero Mid High School a good school?
Cavelero Mid High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Cavelero Mid High School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), North Lake Middle School (856 students), and Hillcrest Elementary School (842 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.
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