- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Stevens Creek Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 530420003634 · Lake Stevens, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 19.5:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students)
Stevens Creek Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stevens Creek 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 701
Stevens Creek Elementary
701 students
What this shows Stevens Creek Elementary reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stevens Creek Elementary compares
Stevens Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~701 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.