- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
College Place Middle School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530240000337 · Lynnwood, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 19.2:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
College Place Middle School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
College Place Middle School 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 479
College Place Middle School
479 students
What this shows College Place Middle School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Place Middle School compares
College Place Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,491
- 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 middle 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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.