Enrollment
636
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edmonds, WA
Madrona K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Madrona K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530240000348
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrona K-8 School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Edmonds · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrona K-8 School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona K-8 School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edmonds, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrona K-8 School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrona K-8 School
Madrona K-8 School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edmonds, Washington, enrolling 636 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Edmonds's public schools, it stands alongside Edmonds Heights K-12 (599 students): Madrona K-8 School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 28.5:1).
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Madrona K-8 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 Madrona K-8 School compares
Madrona K-8 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 374 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.
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 58.6%
Asian 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Madrona K-8 School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Madrona K-8 School.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Madrona K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrona K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Edmonds
2 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 (~636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madrona K-8 School
How many students attend Madrona K-8 School?
Madrona K-8 School has 636 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Edmonds, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrona K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrona K-8 School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madrona K-8 School?
10.3% of students at Madrona K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrona K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Madrona K-8 School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Edmonds, 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 Madrona K-8 School?
Madrona K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Madrona K-8 School rank among schools in Edmonds?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona K-8 School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Edmonds, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edmonds on the city page.
Is Madrona K-8 School a good school?
Madrona K-8 School earns 43/100 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Madrona K-8 School, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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