- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, WA
Eagle Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530024002248
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Creek Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Arlington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530024002248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Eagle Creek Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530024002248 · Arlington, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 15.8:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School (1,650 students)
Eagle Creek Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Eagle Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High School
1,650 students
- This school
Eagle Creek Elementary
665 students
- Post Middle Sc 645
Post Middle School
645 students
- Kent Prairie E 621
Kent Prairie Elementary
621 students
- Presidents Ele 578
Presidents Elementary
578 students
- Haller Middle 576
Haller Middle School
576 students
What this shows Eagle Creek Elementary reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Creek Elementary compares
Eagle Creek 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$17,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Eagle Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Arlington School District reports $17,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eagle Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Presidents Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haller Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Creek Elementary
How many students attend Eagle Creek Elementary?
Eagle Creek Elementary has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Creek Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Eagle Creek Elementary?
36.7% of students at Eagle Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Creek Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Creek Elementary?
Eagle Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Eagle Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Creek Elementary ranks #4 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 Arlington School District?
Besides Eagle Creek Elementary, Arlington School District also operates Arlington High School (1,650 students), Post Middle School (645 students), and Kent Prairie Elementary (621 students). See the Arlington School District district page for the complete list.