- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, WA
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cougar Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530426003156
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
NCES ID 530426003156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Cougar Creek Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 530426003156 · Arlington, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 16.9:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (834 students)
Cougar Creek Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cougar Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
834 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
668 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary School
458 students
- This school
Cougar Creek Elementary School
422 students
- English Crossi 331
English Crossing Elementary
331 students
What this shows Cougar Creek Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cougar Creek Elementary School compares
Cougar Creek Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$17,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Cougar Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood School District reports $17,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cougar Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| English Crossing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cougar Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eagle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kent Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative education program
181 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Cougar Creek Elementary School?
Cougar Creek Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Creek Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 4% 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 Cougar Creek Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Cougar Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cougar Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cougar Creek Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Creek Elementary School?
Cougar Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cougar Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood School District?
Besides Cougar Creek Elementary School, Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students), Lakewood Middle School (668 students), and Lakewood Elementary School (458 students). See the Lakewood School District district page for the complete list.