Enrollment
34
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bothell, WA
Northshore Special Services
Federal NCES profile for Northshore Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591002731
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northshore Special Services earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 34
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore Special Services ranks #1 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591002731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-82% vs state
What stands out at Northshore Special Services
Northshore Special Services is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 34 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Washington average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 61/100).
Among Bothell's public schools, it stands alongside Canyon Creek Elementary (866 students): Northshore Special Services is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Northshore Special Services.
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 Northshore Special Services compares
Northshore Special Services on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 57.6%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Northshore Special Services is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Northshore Special Services.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Northshore Special Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northshore Special Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bothell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Canyon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fernwood Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Wood Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodmoor Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northshore Special Services
How many students attend Northshore Special Services?
Northshore Special Services has 34 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Bothell, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northshore Special Services?
8.0% of students at Northshore Special Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northshore Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Northshore Special Services is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northshore Special Services?
Northshore Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northshore Special Services rank among schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Northshore Special Services ranks #1 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bothell on the city page.
Is Northshore Special Services a good school?
Northshore Special Services earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Northshore Special Services, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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