- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynnwood, WA
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530240002420
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #16 of 16
- public schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+40.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 530240002420 · Lynnwood, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 36.1:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+40.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- This school 397
Early Childhood Center
397 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center 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 | 36.1:1 | ▲ 105% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
36.1:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$18,710
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 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 17.7%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 397 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lynnwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 36.1:1, which is 105% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 130% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
39.1% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 29.6% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Lynnwood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lynnwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.