Enrollment
490
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530723003447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723003447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 74% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 490 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #488, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (27%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Renton's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgewood Elementary School (412 students): Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Renton Senior High School (1,208 students) alongside Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center.
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 Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center compares
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 74% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% 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.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$17,639
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
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Asian 26.7%
African American 19.2%
White 18.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 26.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Renton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carriage Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
H.O.M.E. Program
Alternative education program
136 students 34:1 students per teacher
Renton Academy
Alternative education program
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
Out of District Facility
Special-education school
10 students
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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is 30.6:1, which is 74% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
35.4% of students at Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is Asian at 26.7% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center?
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center rank among schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Renton on the city page.
Is Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center a good school?
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Renton School District?
Besides Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.
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