Enrollment
397
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lynnwood, Washington, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 105% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #452, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Early Childhood Center.
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 Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Early Childhood Center.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~397 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Early Childhood Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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