- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edmonds, WA
Chase Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chase Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000335
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase Lake Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Edmonds · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chase Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Edmonds, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Chase Lake Elementary grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530240000335 · Edmonds, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 15.9:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Chase Lake Elementary grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chase Lake 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 413
Chase Lake Elementary
413 students
What this shows Chase Lake Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chase Lake Elementary compares
Chase Lake Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 33.6%
African American 11.2%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Chase Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chase Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase Lake 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
Similar elementary schools in Edmonds
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chase Lake Elementary
How many students attend Chase Lake Elementary?
Chase Lake Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edmonds, WA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase Lake Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Chase Lake Elementary?
43.1% of students at Chase Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chase Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Edmonds, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase Lake Elementary?
Chase Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chase Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Edmonds?
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds on the city page.
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Chase Lake 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.