- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Stevens, WA
Skyline Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530420000527
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Skyline Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530420000527 · Lake Stevens, WA Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 15.6:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Skyline Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Skyline Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Stevens S
Lake Stevens Sr High School
2,205 students
- Cavelero Mid H
Cavelero Mid High School
1,490 students
- North Lake Mid 856
North Lake Middle School
856 students
- Hillcrest Elem 842
Hillcrest Elementary School
842 students
- Lake Stevens M 709
Lake Stevens Middle School
709 students
- This school 562
Skyline Elementary
562 students
What this shows Skyline Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Elementary compares
Skyline Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Skyline Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Stevens School District reports $16,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lake Stevens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cavelero Mid High School
Standard public school
1,490 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
842 students 20:1 students per teacher
Sunnycrest Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
259 students 51.8:1 students per teacher
Homelink
Alternative education program
31 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elementary
How many students attend Skyline Elementary?
Skyline Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Stevens, WA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Skyline Elementary?
23.5% of students at Skyline Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elementary?
Skyline Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline Elementary rank among schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lake Stevens, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Stevens on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Skyline Elementary, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and North Lake Middle School (856 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.