- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynnwood, WA
College Place Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Place Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000336
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Place Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
College Place Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Place Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
College Place Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530240000336 · Lynnwood, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.9:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
College Place Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
College Place 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 473
College Place Elementary
473 students
What this shows College Place Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Place Elementary compares
College Place 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 19.2%
African American 10.3%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, College Place 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 College Place 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Place 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 Lynnwood
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Place Elementary
How many students attend College Place Elementary?
College Place Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynnwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Place Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Place Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower 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 College Place Elementary?
55.7% of students at College Place Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Place Elementary?
The largest demographic group at College Place Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Place Elementary?
College Place Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 College Place Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, College Place Elementary ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lynnwood, 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 Lynnwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides College Place 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.