- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynden, WA
Lynden Student Services
Federal NCES profile for Lynden Student Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530462002903
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynden Student Services earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Washington
- 93
- students enrolled
Lynden Student Services has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynden Student Services ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462002903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lynden Student Services shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-21.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530462002903 · Lynden, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 31:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynden High School (1,002 students)
Lynden Student Services shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-21.8%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lynden Student Services 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 93
Lynden Student Services
93 students
What this shows Lynden Student Services reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynden Student Services compares
Lynden Student Services is a shrinking 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 76% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Lynden Student Services is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Lynden School District reports $15,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynden Student Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynden Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vossbeck Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynden Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynden Student Services'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
Similar other schools in Lynden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynden Student Services
How many students attend Lynden Student Services?
Lynden Student Services has 93 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden Student Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Student Services is 31:1, which is 76% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynden Student Services?
The largest demographic group at Lynden Student Services is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynden Student Services?
Lynden Student Services has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lynden Student Services rank among public schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynden Student Services ranks #7 of 7 public 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 public schools in Lynden on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynden School District?
Besides Lynden Student Services, 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.