- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snohomish, WA
Little Cedars Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Little Cedars Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530802003184
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Cedars Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Cedars Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cedars Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802003184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Little Cedars Elementary School grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 530802003184 · Snohomish, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 19.6:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students)
Little Cedars Elementary School grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Little Cedars Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glacier Peak H
Glacier Peak High School
1,642 students
- Snohomish High
Snohomish High School
1,496 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
734 students
- Dutch Hill Ele
Dutch Hill Elementary
694 students
- This school 646
Little Cedars Elementary School
646 students
- Valley View Mi 641
Valley View Middle School
641 students
What this shows Little Cedars Elementary School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Cedars Elementary School compares
Little Cedars Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 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 48.7%
Asian 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Little Cedars Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snohomish School District reports $17,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Cedars Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Cedars Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Snohomish
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dutch Hill Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Machias Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Cathcart Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Central Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade View Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Cedars Elementary School
How many students attend Little Cedars Elementary School?
Little Cedars Elementary School has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snohomish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Cedars Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Cedars Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Cedars Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Little Cedars Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Cedars Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Little Cedars Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Cedars Elementary School?
Little Cedars Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Little Cedars Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cedars Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, 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 Snohomish on the city page.
What other schools are in Snohomish School District?
Besides Little Cedars Elementary School, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.