- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Central Emerson Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530802001324 · Snohomish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 31.8:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students)
Central Emerson Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Emerson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glacier Peak H
Glacier Peak High School
1,642 students
- Snohomish High
Snohomish High School
1,496 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
734 students
- Dutch Hill Ele
Dutch Hill Elementary
694 students
- Little Cedars 646
Little Cedars Elementary School
646 students
- This school 477
Central Emerson Elementary
477 students
What this shows Central Emerson Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Emerson Elementary compares
Central Emerson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,157
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 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.
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
District finance for Snohomish School District reports $17,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,496
- 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
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 (~477 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.