- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 530723003447 · Renton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 30.6:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 490
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
490 students
What this shows Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center compares
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,208
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.