Enrollment
197
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, WA
Marysville Sd Special
Federal NCES profile for Marysville Sd Special, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530486002900
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marysville Sd Special earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marysville Sd Special has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Sd Special ranks #6 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486002900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marysville Sd Special compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marysville Sd Special
Marysville Sd Special is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 197 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Washington schools and 60% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marysville's public schools, it stands alongside Kellogg Marsh Elementary School (468 students): Marysville Sd Special is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 17.3:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Marysville Sd Special.
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 Marysville Sd Special compares
Marysville Sd Special on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 60% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,152
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
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 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Marysville Sd Special is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Marysville Sd Special.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Marysville Sd Special Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marysville Sd Special's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Marysville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kellogg Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Allen Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marysville Sd Special
How many students attend Marysville Sd Special?
Marysville Sd Special has 197 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Sd Special?
The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Sd Special is 28.1:1, which is 60% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marysville Sd Special?
43.2% of students at Marysville Sd Special are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marysville Sd Special?
The largest demographic group at Marysville Sd Special is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marysville Sd Special?
Marysville Sd Special has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marysville Sd Special rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Sd Special ranks #6 of 6 schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Marysville Sd Special a good school?
Marysville Sd Special earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Marysville School District?
Besides Marysville Sd Special, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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