Enrollment
704
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marysville, WA
Cedarcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530486002425
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarcrest School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarcrest School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarcrest School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486002425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedarcrest School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedarcrest School
Cedarcrest School is a large middle school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 704 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 704 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marysville's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakewood Middle School (668 students): Cedarcrest School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 22.3:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Cedarcrest 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 School compares
Cedarcrest 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 8.4%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Cedarcrest School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Cedarcrest School.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarcrest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Marysville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakewood Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Marysville Middle School
Standard public school
656 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Totem Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
10th Street School
Standard public school
217 students 36.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedarcrest School
How many students attend Cedarcrest School?
Cedarcrest School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarcrest School?
40.7% of students at Cedarcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarcrest School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarcrest School?
Cedarcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedarcrest School rank among middle schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarcrest School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Cedarcrest School a good school?
Cedarcrest School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Marysville School District?
Besides Cedarcrest School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Marysville Middle School (656 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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