Enrollment
93
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530462002903
Lynden Student Services — Lynden, WA
Federal NCES profile for Lynden Student Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Lynden 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynden Student Services compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lynden Student Services reports 93 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 63% 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 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lynden School District spends $16,819 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.8% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Lynden Student Services 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 17% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
— 63% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,819
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
Enrollment 93 Top 17% in Washington — larger than 83% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 29:1 +63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 530462002903
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynden School District, which includes Lynden Student Services.
$16,819
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.1%
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
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lynden Student Services
How many students attend Lynden Student Services?
Lynden Student Services has 93 students enrolled. It is a other school in LYNDEN, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden Student Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Student Services is 29:1, which is 63% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynden Student Services?
The largest demographic group at Lynden Student Services is White at 57.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in LYNDEN, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynden Student Services?
Lynden Student Services has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.