Enrollment
314
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clear Lake, WA
Clear Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530774001274
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 314
- students enrolled
Clear Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Lake Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Lake Elementary School
Clear Lake Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clear Lake, Washington, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students) and Cascade Middle School (670 students) alongside Clear 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 Clear Lake Elementary School compares
Clear 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,428
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Clear Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sedro-Woolley School District, which includes Clear Lake Elementary School.
$17,428
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 12.8%
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 Clear Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Clear Lake Elementary School?
Clear Lake Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clear Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Lake Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Clear Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake Elementary School?
Clear Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Clear Lake Elementary School a good school?
Clear Lake Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Clear Lake Elementary School, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Cascade Middle School (670 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (511 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.
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