Enrollment
454
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edmonds, WA
Picnic Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Picnic Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530543001853
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Picnic Point Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Edmonds · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Picnic Point Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Picnic Point Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Edmonds, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543001853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Picnic Point Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Picnic Point Elementary
Picnic Point Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Edmonds, Washington, enrolling 454 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 490 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 69/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Edmonds's elementary schools, it stands alongside Serene Lake Elementary (455 students): Picnic Point Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point Elementary compares
Picnic Point 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 14.8%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Picnic Point 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 Edmonds
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Picnic Point Elementary
How many students attend Picnic Point Elementary?
Picnic Point Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edmonds, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Picnic Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Picnic Point Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Picnic Point Elementary?
30.4% of students at Picnic Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Picnic Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Picnic Point Elementary is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Edmonds, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Picnic Point Elementary?
Picnic Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Picnic Point Elementary rank among public schools in Edmonds?
By Resource Investment Index, Picnic Point Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds on the city page.
Is Picnic Point Elementary a good school?
Picnic Point Elementary earns 57/100 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 Picnic Point 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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