- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Snohomish, WA
Chain Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chain Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530513002316
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chain Lake Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chain Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chain Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513002316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Chain Lake Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530513002316 · Snohomish, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 16.7:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High School (1,515 students)
Chain Lake Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chain Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,515 students
- Sky Valley Edu
Sky Valley Education Center
985 students
- Park Place Mid
Park Place Middle School
755 students
- Frank Wagner E 545
Frank Wagner Elementary
545 students
- Salem Woods El 516
Salem Woods Elementary School
516 students
- This school 434
Chain Lake Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Chain Lake Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chain Lake Elementary School compares
Chain Lake Elementary School 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Asian 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Chain Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe School District reports $17,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chain Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Valley Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Place Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Wagner Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chain Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Snohomish
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chain Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Chain Lake Elementary School?
Chain Lake Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Snohomish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chain Lake Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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 Chain Lake Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Chain Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chain Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chain Lake Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chain Lake Elementary School?
Chain Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chain Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Chain Lake Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Snohomish on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Chain Lake Elementary School, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students), Sky Valley Education Center (985 students), and Park Place Middle School (755 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.