Enrollment
479
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynnwood, WA
College Place Middle School
Federal NCES profile for College Place Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530240000337
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Place Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
College Place Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Place Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Place Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Place Middle School
College Place Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lynnwood, Washington, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 503 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #259.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside College Place Middle 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 College Place Middle School compares
College Place Middle 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, College Place Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes College Place Middle School.
$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 College Place Middle School 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 College Place Middle School'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 middle 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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about College Place Middle School
How many students attend College Place Middle School?
College Place Middle School has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynnwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Place Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Place Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Place Middle School?
41.8% of students at College Place Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Place Middle School?
The largest demographic group at College Place Middle School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Place Middle School?
College Place Middle 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).
How does College Place Middle School rank among middle schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, College Place Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Lynnwood on the city page.
Is College Place Middle School a good school?
College Place Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 College Place Middle School, 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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