Enrollment
458
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, WA
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530426000685
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Lakewood School District · Washington
NCES ID 530426000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% 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
What stands out at Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #428, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 916 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lakewood School District spends $15,256 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marysville's public schools, it stands alongside Kellogg Marsh Elementary School (468 students): Lakewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students) and Lakewood Middle School (668 students) alongside Lakewood 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 Lakewood Elementary School compares
Lakewood 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,256
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Lakewood 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 Lakewood School District, which includes Lakewood Elementary School.
$15,256
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lakewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cougar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| English Crossing Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Marysville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kellogg Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Allen Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Marysville Sd Special
Special-education school
197 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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 public school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lakewood Elementary School rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Lakewood Elementary School a good school?
Lakewood Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Lakewood School District?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, Lakewood School District also operates Lakewood High School (834 students), Lakewood Middle School (668 students), and Cougar Creek Elementary School (422 students). See the Lakewood School District district page for the complete list.
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