Enrollment
181
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, WA
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530024002589
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, WA.
School address
District: Arlington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530024002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Arlington, Washington, enrolling 181 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 72% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 181 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Arlington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students): Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Arlington School District also operates Arlington High School (1,650 students) and Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students) alongside Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.
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 Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center compares
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.2:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington School District, which includes Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.
$16,661
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 13.1%
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 Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Post Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Presidents Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eagle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Kent Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 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 (~181 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
How many students attend Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center has 181 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is 30.2:1, which is 72% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
26.0% of students at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Arlington, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center 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 Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
Is Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center a good school?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Arlington School District?
Besides Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center, Arlington School District also operates Arlington High School (1,650 students), Eagle Creek Elementary (665 students), and Post Middle School (645 students). See the Arlington School District district page for the complete list.
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