Enrollment
477
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530802001324
Central Emerson Elementary — Snohomish, WA
Federal NCES profile for Central Emerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+72% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Emerson Elementary reports 477 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 72% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 93% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% above the Washington average and 5% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 477 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Snohomish School District spends $18,590 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.1% from local sources (property taxes), 60.7% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Emerson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.7:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
30.7:1
students per teacher
— 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,590
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 477 Top 66% in Washington — larger than 34% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 30.7:1 +72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.2% +9% vs state
NCES ID 530802001324
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 477:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snohomish School District, which includes Central Emerson Elementary.
$18,590
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Snohomish
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dutch Hill Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Little Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Machias Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Cathcart Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Cascade View Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Snohomish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary is 30.7:1, which is 72% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 93% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Snohomish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Emerson Elementary?
Central Emerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.