Enrollment
477
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snohomish, WA
Central Emerson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Emerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530802001324
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Emerson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Emerson Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Emerson Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Emerson Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Emerson Elementary
Central Emerson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 81% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 515 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Snohomish's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dutch Hill Elementary (694 students): Central Emerson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.8:1 vs 19.3:1).
Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students) and Snohomish High School (1,496 students) alongside Central Emerson Elementary.
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 Central Emerson Elementary compares
Central Emerson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.8:1 | ▲ 81% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 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.
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 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Central Emerson Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snohomish School District, which includes Central Emerson Elementary.
$16,136
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 60.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Central Emerson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Emerson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Snohomish
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dutch Hill Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Little Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Machias Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Cathcart Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Cascade View Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~477 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Emerson Elementary
How many students attend Central Emerson Elementary?
Central Emerson Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snohomish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary is 31.8:1, which is 81% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Emerson Elementary?
49.2% of students at Central Emerson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Emerson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Emerson Elementary is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Emerson Elementary?
Central Emerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Emerson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Emerson Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Snohomish on the city page.
Is Central Emerson Elementary a good school?
Central Emerson Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Snohomish School District?
Besides Central Emerson Elementary, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.
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