- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stanwood, WA
Cedarhome Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarhome Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530834002596
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarhome Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarhome Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarhome Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834002596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-153 students YoY
Cedarhome Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-25.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-153 students YoY 530834002596 · Stanwood, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 13.1:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanwood High School (1,384 students)
Cedarhome Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-25.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cedarhome Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanwood High
Stanwood High School
1,384 students
- Port Susan Mid 530
Port Susan Middle School
530 students
- Stanwood Middl 528
Stanwood Middle School
528 students
- Twin City Elem 440
Twin City Elementary
440 students
- This school 433
Cedarhome Elementary School
433 students
- Stanwood Eleme 430
Stanwood Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Cedarhome Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarhome Elementary School compares
Cedarhome Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$17,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Cedarhome Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Stanwood-Camano School District reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarhome Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Susan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarhome Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarhome Elementary School
How many students attend Cedarhome Elementary School?
Cedarhome Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stanwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarhome Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarhome Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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 Cedarhome Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Cedarhome Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarhome Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarhome Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarhome Elementary School?
Cedarhome Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cedarhome Elementary School rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarhome Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, 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 Stanwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Cedarhome Elementary School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Port Susan Middle School (530 students), and Stanwood Middle School (528 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.