Enrollment
701
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Stevens, WA
Stevens Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stevens Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530420003634
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevens Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevens Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420003634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevens Creek Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevens Creek Elementary
Stevens Creek Elementary is a large elementary school in Lake Stevens, Washington, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 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 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #224.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 701 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lake Stevens School District spends $15,248 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lake Stevens's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Elementary (641 students): Stevens Creek Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 17.3:1).
Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students) and Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students) alongside Stevens Creek 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 Stevens Creek Elementary compares
Stevens Creek 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 9.3%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Stevens Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Stevens School District, which includes Stevens Creek Elementary.
$15,248
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 72.2%
Federal 6.8%
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 Stevens Creek 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevens Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 elementary schools in Lake Stevens
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevens Creek Elementary
How many students attend Stevens Creek Elementary?
Stevens Creek Elementary has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Stevens, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevens Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevens Creek Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevens Creek Elementary?
27.7% of students at Stevens Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevens Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stevens Creek Elementary is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevens Creek Elementary?
Stevens Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Stevens Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevens Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lake Stevens on the city page.
Is Stevens Creek Elementary a good school?
Stevens Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Lake Stevens School District?
Besides Stevens Creek 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.
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