Enrollment
348
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shoultes Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shoultes Elementary
Shoultes Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 348 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 415 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #330, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marysville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside Elementary (452 students): Shoultes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Shoultes 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 Shoultes Elementary compares
Shoultes 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,152
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Shoultes Elementary.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shoultes Elementary a good school?
Shoultes Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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