- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mukilteo, WA
Columbia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530543002263
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Mukilteo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mukilteo, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543002263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Columbia Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530543002263 · Mukilteo, WA Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 17:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiak High School (2,384 students)
Columbia Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiak High Sc
Kamiak High School
2,384 students
- Mariner High S
Mariner High School
2,106 students
- Voyager Middle 902
Voyager Middle School
902 students
- Olympic View M 851
Olympic View Middle School
851 students
- Harbour Pointe 803
Harbour Pointe Middle School
803 students
- This school 596
Columbia Elementary
596 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary compares
Columbia 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$20,374
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 19.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Columbia Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mukilteo School District reports $20,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Mukilteo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary
How many students attend Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mukilteo, WA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Columbia Elementary?
34.4% of students at Columbia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Mukilteo, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary?
Columbia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Elementary rank among public schools in Mukilteo?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mukilteo, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mukilteo on the city page.
What other schools are in Mukilteo School District?
Besides Columbia Elementary, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.