Enrollment
414
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mtlk Terrace, WA
Challenge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Challenge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240001189
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Challenge Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 46:1
- large classes for Washington
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Challenge Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Challenge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+161% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Challenge Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Challenge Elementary
Challenge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, Washington, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 161% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Washington average.
With 414 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 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Challenge 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 Challenge Elementary compares
Challenge 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 | 46:1 | ▲ 161% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
46:1
students per teacher
- 161% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.1%
Asian 35.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Challenge Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Challenge Elementary.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Challenge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Challenge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Challenge Elementary
How many students attend Challenge Elementary?
Challenge Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenge Elementary is 46:1, which is 161% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Challenge Elementary?
6.7% of students at Challenge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Challenge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Challenge Elementary is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Mtlk Terrace, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Challenge Elementary?
Challenge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Challenge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Challenge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace, 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 Mtlk Terrace on the city page.
Is Challenge Elementary a good school?
Challenge Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Challenge Elementary, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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