- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodinville, WA
Cottage Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottage Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591000880
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottage Lake Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Woodinville · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottage Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cottage Lake Elementary held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530591000880 · Woodinville, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 12.3:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: North Creek High School (1,910 students)
Cottage Lake Elementary held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cottage Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Creek Hi
North Creek High School
1,910 students
- Bothell High S
Bothell High School
1,740 students
- Woodinville Hs
Woodinville Hs
1,662 students
- Inglemoor Hs
Inglemoor Hs
1,441 students
- Skyview Middle
Skyview Middle School
1,215 students
- This school 258
Cottage Lake Elementary
258 students
What this shows Cottage Lake Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottage Lake Elementary compares
Cottage Lake 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,578
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Cottage Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northshore School District reports $18,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottage Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottage Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Woodinville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ruby Bridges Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Northshore Networks
Alternative education program
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
East Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Hill Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottage Lake Elementary
How many students attend Cottage Lake Elementary?
Cottage Lake Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodinville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Lake Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% 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 Cottage Lake Elementary?
10.0% of students at Cottage Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottage Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottage Lake Elementary is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Woodinville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottage Lake Elementary?
Cottage Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Cottage Lake Elementary rank among schools in Woodinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Woodinville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodinville on the city page.
What other schools are in Northshore School District?
Besides Cottage Lake Elementary, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.