- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530240000352
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Meadowdale High School held near 1,535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 530240000352 · Lynnwood, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,491 enr · 21.3:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Meadowdale High School held near 1,535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meadowdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- This school
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- Alderwood Midd
Alderwood Middle School
679 students
What this shows Meadowdale High School reports 1,491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowdale High School compares
Meadowdale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,710
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
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.
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
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,456
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,512 (2022-23) → 1,535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.