Enrollment
740
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bothell, WA
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tambark Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530267003699
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tambark Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Bothell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Washington
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tambark Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tambark Creek Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267003699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tambark Creek Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tambark Creek Elementary School
Tambark Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bothell, Washington, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.9% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 740 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 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by Asian (68%) and White (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 740 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bothell's public schools, it stands alongside Canyon Creek Elementary (866 students): Tambark Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 14.2:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside Tambark Creek Elementary School.
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 Tambark Creek Elementary School compares
Tambark Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 89% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Washington - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 740 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 68.1%
White 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Tambark Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Tambark Creek Elementary School.
$17,846
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Tambark Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tambark Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bothell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Canyon Creek Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fernwood Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Wood Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodmoor Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~740 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tambark Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Tambark Creek Elementary School?
Tambark Creek Elementary School has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bothell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tambark Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tambark Creek Elementary School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tambark Creek Elementary School?
4.9% of students at Tambark Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tambark Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tambark Creek Elementary School is Asian at 68.1% of enrollment, in Bothell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tambark Creek Elementary School?
Tambark Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Tambark Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Bothell?
By Resource Investment Index, Tambark Creek Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Bothell, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bothell on the city page.
Is Tambark Creek Elementary School a good school?
Tambark Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Everett School District?
Besides Tambark Creek Elementary School, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.
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