- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everett, WA
Penny Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Penny Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530267002669
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penny Creek Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 19
- schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Penny Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penny Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 19 schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267002669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Penny Creek Elementary held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 530267002669 · Everett, WA Other · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 19.3:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Penny Creek Elementary held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Penny Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry M. Jacks
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,148 students
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
1,651 students
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,643 students
- Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- Heatherwood Mi
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- This school 791
Penny Creek Elementary
791 students
What this shows Penny Creek Elementary reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penny Creek Elementary compares
Penny Creek Elementary 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 791 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
Asian 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Penny Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everett School District reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penny Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penny Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Everett
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Emerson Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Challenger Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Lake Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Silver Firs Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lowell Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penny Creek Elementary
How many students attend Penny Creek Elementary?
Penny Creek Elementary has 791 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penny Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Penny Creek Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penny Creek Elementary?
28.9% of students at Penny Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penny Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Penny Creek Elementary is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penny Creek Elementary?
Penny Creek Elementary 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 Penny Creek Elementary rank among schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Penny Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 19 schools in Everett, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Everett School District?
Besides Penny Creek Elementary, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.