- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Challenge Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530240001189 · Mtlk Terrace, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 46:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Challenge Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Challenge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- This school 414
Challenge Elementary
414 students
What this shows Challenge Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Challenge Elementary compares
Challenge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,491
- 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
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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.