- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, WA
Shoultes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shoultes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530486000739
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoultes Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoultes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoultes Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Shoultes Elementary shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530486000739 · Marysville, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 14.5:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students)
Shoultes Elementary shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Shoultes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marysville Get
Marysville Getchell High School
1,381 students
- Marysville Pil
Marysville Pilchuck High School
1,182 students
- Cedarcrest Sch
Cedarcrest School
704 students
- Marysville Mid
Marysville Middle School
656 students
- Totem Middle S 522
Totem Middle School
522 students
- This school 348
Shoultes Elementary
348 students
What this shows Shoultes Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoultes Elementary compares
Shoultes Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 8.3%
African American 5.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Shoultes Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Marysville School District reports $18,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoultes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoultes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Pinewood Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
English Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Marysville Coop Program
Standard public school
150 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shoultes Elementary
How many students attend Shoultes Elementary?
Shoultes Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoultes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoultes Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Shoultes Elementary?
45.5% of students at Shoultes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoultes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shoultes Elementary is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Marysville, 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 Shoultes Elementary?
Shoultes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shoultes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoultes Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marysville School District?
Besides Shoultes Elementary, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.