Enrollment
402
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edmonds, WA
Seaview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Seaview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000359
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaview Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Edmonds · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaview Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaview Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Edmonds, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seaview Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seaview Elementary
Seaview Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Edmonds, Washington, enrolling 402 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Washington average.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Edmonds's elementary schools, it stands alongside Serene Lake Elementary (455 students): Seaview Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Seaview 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 Seaview Elementary compares
Seaview 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,670
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
Counselors0.7 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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.2%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Seaview Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Seaview Elementary.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Seaview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Edmonds
2 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 (~402 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seaview Elementary
How many students attend Seaview Elementary?
Seaview Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edmonds, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaview Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Seaview Elementary?
16.3% of students at Seaview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Seaview Elementary is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Edmonds, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaview Elementary?
Seaview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seaview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Edmonds?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaview Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Edmonds on the city page.
Is Seaview Elementary a good school?
Seaview Elementary earns 36/100 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Seaview Elementary, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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