- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanwood, WA
Saratoga School
Federal NCES profile for Saratoga School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530834003011
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saratoga School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 218
- students enrolled
Saratoga School has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834003011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Saratoga School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 530834003011 · Stanwood, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 36.3:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanwood High School (1,384 students)
Saratoga School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Saratoga School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanwood High
Stanwood High School
1,384 students
- Port Susan Mid 530
Port Susan Middle School
530 students
- Stanwood Middl 528
Stanwood Middle School
528 students
- Twin City Elem 440
Twin City Elementary
440 students
- Cedarhome Elem 433
Cedarhome Elementary School
433 students
- This school 218
Saratoga School
218 students
What this shows Saratoga School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saratoga School compares
Saratoga School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.3:1 | ▲ 106% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
36.3:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Saratoga School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Stanwood-Camano School District reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saratoga School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Susan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saratoga School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saratoga School
How many students attend Saratoga School?
Saratoga School has 218 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stanwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga School is 36.3:1, which is 106% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saratoga School?
23.0% of students at Saratoga School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saratoga School?
The largest demographic group at Saratoga School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saratoga School?
Saratoga School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Saratoga School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Port Susan Middle School (530 students), and Stanwood Middle School (528 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.