Enrollment
331
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, WA
English Crossing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for English Crossing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530426002478
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
English Crossing Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
English Crossing Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, English Crossing Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
NCES ID 530426002478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How English Crossing Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at English Crossing Elementary
English Crossing Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 331 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lakewood School District spends $15,256 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Marysville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside Elementary (452 students): English Crossing Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students) and Lakewood Middle School (668 students) alongside English Crossing 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 English Crossing Elementary compares
English Crossing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,256
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, English Crossing Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood School District, which includes English Crossing Elementary.
$15,256
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 71.1%
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 English Crossing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cougar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to English Crossing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Pinewood Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Shoultes Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Marysville Coop Program
Standard public school
150 students 15:1 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about English Crossing Elementary
How many students attend English Crossing Elementary?
English Crossing Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at English Crossing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at English Crossing 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 English Crossing Elementary?
44.3% of students at English Crossing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of English Crossing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at English Crossing Elementary is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for English Crossing Elementary?
English Crossing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 English Crossing Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, English Crossing Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
Is English Crossing Elementary a good school?
English Crossing Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Lakewood School District?
Besides English Crossing Elementary, Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students), Lakewood Middle School (668 students), and Lakewood Elementary School (458 students). See the Lakewood School District district page for the complete list.
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