Enrollment
889
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Duvall, WA
Cedarcrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarcrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530456000716
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarcrest High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Duvall · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarcrest High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarcrest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Duvall, WA.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530456000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedarcrest High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedarcrest High School
Cedarcrest High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Duvall, Washington, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Riverview School District also operates Tolt Middle School (633 students) and Stillwater Elementary (491 students) alongside Cedarcrest 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 Cedarcrest High School compares
Cedarcrest 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$16,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Cedarcrest High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview School District, which includes Cedarcrest High School.
$16,674
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 62.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Cedarcrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carnation Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarcrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedarcrest High School
How many students attend Cedarcrest High School?
Cedarcrest High School has 889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duvall, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest High School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarcrest High School?
9.7% of students at Cedarcrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarcrest High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Duvall, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarcrest High School?
Cedarcrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedarcrest High School rank among public schools in Duvall?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarcrest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Duvall, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duvall on the city page.
Is Cedarcrest High School a good school?
Cedarcrest High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Riverview School District?
Besides Cedarcrest High School, Riverview School District also operates Tolt Middle School (633 students), Stillwater Elementary (491 students), and Cherry Valley Elementary School (445 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.
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