- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedro-Woolley, WA
Samish Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Samish Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530774001278
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samish Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Samish Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samish Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774001278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Samish Elementary School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530774001278 · Sedro-Woolley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students)
Samish Elementary School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Samish Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sedro Woolley
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
1,280 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
670 students
- Evergreen Elem 511
Evergreen Elementary School
511 students
- Central Elemen 476
Central Elementary School
476 students
- Mary Purcell E 465
Mary Purcell Elementary School
465 students
- This school 166
Samish Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Samish Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samish Elementary School compares
Samish 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Samish Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedro-Woolley School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samish Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samish Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley
3 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samish Elementary School
How many students attend Samish Elementary School?
Samish Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedro-Woolley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samish Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Samish Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Samish Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samish Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Samish Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samish Elementary School?
Samish Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Samish Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley?
By Resource Investment Index, Samish Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley, 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 Sedro-Woolley on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Samish Elementary School, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Cascade Middle School (670 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (511 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.