Enrollment
513
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bothell, WA
Shelton View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shelton View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530591000893
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelton View Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelton View Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelton View Elementary ranks #10 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelton View Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shelton View Elementary
Shelton View Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #179.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1026 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bothell's public schools, it stands alongside Canyon Creek Elementary (866 students): Shelton View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 14.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Shelton View 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 Shelton View Elementary compares
Shelton View 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 41.7%
Asian 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Shelton View Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Shelton View Elementary.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Shelton View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelton View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bothell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Canyon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fernwood Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Wood Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodmoor Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shelton View Elementary
How many students attend Shelton View Elementary?
Shelton View Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelton View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelton View Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelton View Elementary?
13.7% of students at Shelton View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelton View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shelton View Elementary is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelton View Elementary?
Shelton View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Shelton View Elementary rank among schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelton View Elementary ranks #10 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bothell on the city page.
Is Shelton View Elementary a good school?
Shelton View Elementary earns 47/100 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Shelton View Elementary, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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