- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Cavelero Mid High School held near 1,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 72.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 530420003190 · Lake Stevens, WA Other · MID · TRAD
1,490 enr · 20.4:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Cavelero Mid High School held near 1,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 72.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cavelero Mid High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- This school
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- Stevens Creek 701
Stevens Creek Elementary
701 students
What this shows Cavelero Mid High School reports 1,490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cavelero Mid High School compares
Cavelero Mid High 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,501 (2022-23) → 1,455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.