Enrollment
694
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snohomish, WA
Dutch Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530802002029
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Hill Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Hill Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Hill Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802002029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutch Hill Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutch Hill Elementary
Dutch Hill Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Snohomish, Washington, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 694 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 694 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Snohomish's elementary schools, it stands alongside Little Cedars Elementary School (646 students): Dutch Hill Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 19.6:1).
Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students) and Snohomish High School (1,496 students) alongside Dutch Hill 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 Dutch Hill Elementary compares
Dutch Hill 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 74.9%
Asian 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Dutch Hill Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snohomish School District, which includes Dutch Hill Elementary.
$16,136
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 60.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Dutch Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Snohomish
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Little Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Machias Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Cathcart Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Central Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade View Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dutch Hill Elementary
How many students attend Dutch Hill Elementary?
Dutch Hill Elementary has 694 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snohomish, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Hill Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dutch Hill Elementary?
13.5% of students at Dutch Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Hill Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Hill Elementary?
Dutch Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Dutch Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Hill Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, 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 Snohomish on the city page.
Is Dutch Hill Elementary a good school?
Dutch Hill Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. 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 Snohomish School District?
Besides Dutch Hill Elementary, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.
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