- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedro-Woolley, WA
Mary Purcell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Purcell 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 530774001277
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Purcell Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Purcell Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Purcell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774001277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mary Purcell Elementary School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 530774001277 · Sedro-Woolley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 17.9:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students)
Mary Purcell Elementary School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mary Purcell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sedro Woolley
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
1,280 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
670 students
- Evergreen Elem 511
Evergreen Elementary School
511 students
- Central Elemen 476
Central Elementary School
476 students
- This school 465
Mary Purcell Elementary School
465 students
- Clear Lake Ele 314
Clear Lake Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Mary Purcell Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Purcell Elementary School compares
Mary Purcell Elementary School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Mary Purcell Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedro-Woolley School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Purcell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Purcell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Purcell Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Purcell Elementary School?
Mary Purcell Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedro-Woolley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Purcell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Purcell Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Purcell Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Mary Purcell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Purcell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Purcell Elementary School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Purcell Elementary School?
Mary Purcell 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 Mary Purcell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Purcell Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley, 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 Sedro-Woolley on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Mary Purcell Elementary School, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Cascade Middle School (670 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (511 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.