- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynden, WA
Isom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Isom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530462002260
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isom Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Isom Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isom Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462002260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Isom Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530462002260 · Lynden, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynden High School (1,002 students)
Isom Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Isom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynden High Sc
Lynden High School
1,002 students
- Lynden Middle
Lynden Middle School
705 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
546 students
- Vossbeck Eleme
Vossbeck Elementary School
468 students
- Lynden Academy
Lynden Academy
419 students
- This school
Isom Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Isom Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isom Elementary School compares
Isom Elementary School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,842
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Isom Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynden School District reports $15,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vossbeck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynden Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isom Elementary School
How many students attend Isom Elementary School?
Isom Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isom Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 Isom Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Isom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Isom Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isom Elementary School?
Isom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Isom Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Isom Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lynden, 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 Lynden on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynden School District?
Besides Isom Elementary School, Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students), Lynden Middle School (705 students), and Fisher Elementary School (546 students). See the Lynden School District district page for the complete list.