Enrollment
1,491
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lynnwood, WA
Meadowdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530240000352
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowdale High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #13 of 16
- public schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowdale High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale High School ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowdale High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowdale High School
Meadowdale High School is a large high school in Lynnwood, Washington, enrolling 1,491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,491 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lynnwood's high schools, it stands alongside Edmonds Career Access Program (383 students): Meadowdale High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students) alongside Meadowdale High 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 Meadowdale High School compares
Meadowdale High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,491
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,670
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
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 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 13.3%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Meadowdale High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Meadowdale High 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 Meadowdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alderwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowdale High 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
- 1,456
- 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
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Lynnwood
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowdale High School
How many students attend Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School has 1,491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lynnwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowdale High School?
29.5% of students at Meadowdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowdale High School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadowdale High School rank among public schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale High School ranks #13 of 16 public schools in Lynnwood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lynnwood on the city page.
Is Meadowdale High School a good school?
Meadowdale High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Meadowdale High School, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students), and Lynnwood High School (1,335 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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