Enrollment
628
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynnwood, WA
Lake Stickney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Stickney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530543003577
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Stickney Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Stickney Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stickney Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543003577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Stickney Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Stickney Elementary School
Lake Stickney Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, enrolling 628 students.
At 16.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lynnwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beverly Elementary (413 students): Lake Stickney Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Lake Stickney Elementary School.
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 Lake Stickney Elementary School compares
Lake Stickney Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 16.6%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Lake Stickney Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukilteo School District, which includes Lake Stickney Elementary School.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
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 Lake Stickney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Stickney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Lynnwood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Stickney Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Stickney Elementary School?
Lake Stickney Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynnwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Stickney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Stickney Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Lake Stickney Elementary School?
55.4% of students at Lake Stickney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Stickney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Stickney Elementary School is White at 29.6% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Stickney Elementary School?
Lake Stickney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lake Stickney Elementary School rank among public schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Stickney Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public 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 public schools in Lynnwood on the city page.
Is Lake Stickney Elementary School a good school?
Lake Stickney Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Mukilteo School District?
Besides Lake Stickney Elementary School, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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