Enrollment
393
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonney Lake, WA
Crestwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crestwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530861002665
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestwood Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Bonney Lake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestwood Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861002665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestwood Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestwood Elementary
Crestwood Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bonney Lake, Washington, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $14,043 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bonney Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Donald Eismann Elementary (648 students): Crestwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students) and Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students) alongside Crestwood Elementary.
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 Crestwood Elementary compares
Crestwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Crestwood Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which includes Crestwood Elementary.
$14,043
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 Crestwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bonney Lake
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Donald Eismann Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Victor Falls Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Bonney Lake Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestwood Elementary
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary?
Crestwood Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonney Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Crestwood Elementary?
26.9% of students at Crestwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crestwood Elementary is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Bonney Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestwood Elementary?
Crestwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Crestwood Elementary rank among schools in Bonney Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestwood Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bonney Lake on the city page.
Is Crestwood Elementary a good school?
Crestwood Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Crestwood Elementary, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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