- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Stevens, WA
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530420003561
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420003561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Early Learning Center grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530420003561 · Lake Stevens, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 51.8:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Early Learning Center grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- This school 259
Early Learning Center
259 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning 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 | 51.8:1 | ▲ 194% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51.8:1
students per teacher
- 194% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lake Stevens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cavelero Mid High School
Standard public school
1,490 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
842 students 20:1 students per teacher
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Homelink
Alternative education program
31 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Stevens, WA. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 51.8:1, which is 194% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 230% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
58.9% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Learning Center rank among schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Stevens on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Early Learning Center, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and North Lake Middle School (856 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.