- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mtlk Terrace, WA
Cedar Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000334
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Way Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Way Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Way Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Cedar Way Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530240000334 · Mtlk Terrace, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.5:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Cedar Way Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cedar Way Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- This school 522
Cedar Way Elementary
522 students
What this shows Cedar Way Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Way Elementary compares
Cedar Way Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 14.8%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Cedar Way Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Way Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Way Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Way Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Way Elementary?
Cedar Way Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, WA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Way Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Cedar Way Elementary?
45.4% of students at Cedar Way Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Way Elementary is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Mtlk Terrace, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Way Elementary?
Cedar Way Elementary 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 Cedar Way Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Way Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Cedar Way Elementary, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.