- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burien, WA
Cedarhurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedarhurst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000523
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarhurst Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Burien · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarhurst Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarhurst Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Burien, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Cedarhurst Elementary shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 530354000523 · Burien, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19.9:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Cedarhurst Elementary shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cedarhurst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 399
Cedarhurst Elementary
399 students
What this shows Cedarhurst Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarhurst Elementary compares
Cedarhurst Elementary 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$20,594
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 15.3%
Asian 14.8%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Cedarhurst Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarhurst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarhurst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Burien
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hazel Valley Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Seahurst Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Shorewood Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Big Picture School
Alternative education program
233 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Highline Home School Center
Alternative education program
10 students
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarhurst Elementary
How many students attend Cedarhurst Elementary?
Cedarhurst Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burien, WA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarhurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarhurst Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarhurst Elementary?
60.5% of students at Cedarhurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarhurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedarhurst Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Burien, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarhurst Elementary?
Cedarhurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Cedarhurst Elementary rank among schools in Burien?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarhurst Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Burien, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burien on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Cedarhurst Elementary, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.