Enrollment
93
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynden Student Services compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynden Student Services
Lynden Student Services is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lynden, Washington, enrolling 93 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 76% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding Lynden School District spends $15,437 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lynden's public schools, it stands alongside Lynden Academy (419 students): Lynden Student Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (31:1 vs 41.9:1).
Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students) and Lynden Middle School (705 students) alongside Lynden Student Services.
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 Lynden Student Services compares
Lynden Student Services on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,437
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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynden School District, which includes Lynden Student Services.
$15,437
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~93 students)
Next steps
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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 special-education school in Lynden, WA.
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. 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.
Is Lynden Student Services a good school?
Lynden Student Services earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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