- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Stevens, WA
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530420000654
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530420000654 · Lake Stevens, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 17.3:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- This school 554
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School compares
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Stevens
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
How many students attend Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Stevens, WA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Stevens, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Stevens on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and North Lake Middle School (856 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.