Enrollment
521
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mukilteo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530543001852
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mukilteo Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Mukilteo · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mukilteo Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mukilteo Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Mukilteo, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mukilteo Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mukilteo Elementary
Mukilteo Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mukilteo, Washington, enrolling 521 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.0% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 410 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mukilteo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Endeavour Elementary (436 students): Mukilteo Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Mukilteo Elementary.
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 Mukilteo Elementary compares
Mukilteo Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,467
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.4%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Mukilteo Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukilteo School District, which includes Mukilteo Elementary.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
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 Mukilteo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mukilteo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Mukilteo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~521 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mukilteo Elementary
How many students attend Mukilteo Elementary?
Mukilteo Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mukilteo, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mukilteo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mukilteo Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Mukilteo Elementary?
17.0% of students at Mukilteo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mukilteo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mukilteo Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Mukilteo, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mukilteo Elementary?
Mukilteo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mukilteo Elementary rank among public schools in Mukilteo?
By Resource Investment Index, Mukilteo Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Mukilteo, 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 Mukilteo on the city page.
Is Mukilteo Elementary a good school?
Mukilteo Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Mukilteo School District?
Besides Mukilteo Elementary, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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