Enrollment
458
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530426000685
Lakewood Elementary School — Marysville, WA
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakewood Elementary School reports 458 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the Washington average and 5% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 916 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakewood School District spends $17,779 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.6% from local sources (property taxes), 71.1% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakewood Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 916 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 458 Top 63% in Washington — larger than 37% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.5% +21% vs state
NCES ID 530426000685
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 916:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood School District, which includes Lakewood Elementary School.
$17,779
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Similar other schools in Marysville
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Kellogg Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Allen Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Marysville Sd Special
Special-education school
197 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a other school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School?
54.5% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is White at 56.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marysville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.