- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountlake Terrace, WA
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountlake Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000354
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountlake Terrace Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 426
- students enrolled
Mountlake Terrace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Mountlake Terrace Elementary grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 530240000354 · Mountlake Terrace, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Mountlake Terrace Elementary grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mountlake Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
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
- This school 426
Mountlake Terrace Elementary
426 students
What this shows Mountlake Terrace Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountlake Terrace Elementary compares
Mountlake Terrace Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Mountlake Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountlake Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountlake Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountlake Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountlake Terrace, WA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountlake Terrace Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
46.3% of students at Mountlake Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountlake Terrace Elementary is White at 34.0% of enrollment, in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountlake Terrace Elementary?
Mountlake Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Edmonds School District?
Besides Mountlake Terrace Elementary, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.