- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanwood, WA
Stanwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530834001425
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanwood Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Stanwood Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 530834001425 · Stanwood, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 14.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanwood High School (1,384 students)
Stanwood Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stanwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanwood High
Stanwood High School
1,384 students
- Port Susan Mid 530
Port Susan Middle School
530 students
- Stanwood Middl 528
Stanwood Middle School
528 students
- Twin City Elem 440
Twin City Elementary
440 students
- Cedarhome Elem 433
Cedarhome Elementary School
433 students
- This school 430
Stanwood Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Stanwood Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanwood Elementary School compares
Stanwood Elementary School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$17,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Stanwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Stanwood-Camano School District reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Susan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Stanwood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanwood Elementary School
How many students attend Stanwood Elementary School?
Stanwood Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanwood Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Stanwood Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Stanwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanwood Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanwood Elementary School?
Stanwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Stanwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stanwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Stanwood Elementary School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Port Susan Middle School (530 students), and Stanwood Middle School (528 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.