- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynnwood, WA
Hilltop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilltop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000342
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilltop Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilltop Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Hilltop Elementary held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530240000342 · Lynnwood, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Hilltop Elementary held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hilltop Elementary 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 562
Hilltop Elementary
562 students
What this shows Hilltop Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilltop Elementary compares
Hilltop Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 41.1%
Asian 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Hilltop Elementary 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 Hilltop Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilltop Elementary'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
Similar elementary schools in Lynnwood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Elementary
How many students attend Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynnwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Hilltop Elementary?
14.8% of students at Hilltop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilltop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilltop Elementary is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilltop Elementary?
Hilltop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilltop Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilltop Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lynnwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Hilltop Elementary, 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.