- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sedro-Woolley, WA
Good Beginnings Center
Federal NCES profile for Good Beginnings Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530774003084
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Good Beginnings Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Sedro-Woolley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Good Beginnings Center has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Good Beginnings Center ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774003084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Good Beginnings Center grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530774003084 · Sedro-Woolley, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 17.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students)
Good Beginnings Center grew from 118 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Good Beginnings Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sedro Woolley
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
1,280 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
670 students
- Evergreen Elem 511
Evergreen Elementary School
511 students
- Central Elemen 476
Central Elementary School
476 students
- Mary Purcell E 465
Mary Purcell Elementary School
465 students
- This school 86
Good Beginnings Center
86 students
What this shows Good Beginnings Center reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Good Beginnings Center compares
Good Beginnings 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Good Beginnings Center is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Sedro-Woolley School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Good Beginnings Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Good Beginnings Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Good Beginnings Center
How many students attend Good Beginnings Center?
Good Beginnings Center has 86 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sedro-Woolley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Beginnings Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Beginnings Center is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Good Beginnings Center?
35.6% of students at Good Beginnings Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Good Beginnings Center?
The largest demographic group at Good Beginnings Center is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Good Beginnings Center?
Good Beginnings Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Good Beginnings Center rank among public schools in Sedro-Woolley?
By Resource Investment Index, Good Beginnings Center ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Sedro-Woolley, 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 Sedro-Woolley on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Good Beginnings Center, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Cascade Middle School (670 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (511 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.