Enrollment
434
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chain Lake Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chain Lake Elementary School
Chain Lake Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 434 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Washington average.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 65/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Snohomish's public schools, it stands alongside Parent Partnership (90 students): Chain Lake Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 22.5:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students) and Sky Valley Education Center (985 students) alongside Chain Lake Elementary School.
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 Chain Lake Elementary School compares
Chain Lake Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Chain Lake Elementary School.
$16,215
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chain Lake Elementary School a good school?
Chain Lake Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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