Enrollment
295
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mtlk Terrace, WA
Terrace Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terrace Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240002292
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Park Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrace Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Park Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240002292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrace Park Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrace Park Elementary
Terrace Park Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, Washington, enrolling 295 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Terrace Park Elementary is leaner than roughly 94% of Washington schools and 42% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Terrace Park 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 Terrace Park Elementary compares
Terrace Park 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in Washington - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,670
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Terrace Park Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Terrace Park Elementary.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Terrace Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~295 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Terrace Park Elementary
How many students attend Terrace Park Elementary?
Terrace Park Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Park Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 42% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% 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 Terrace Park Elementary?
23.6% of students at Terrace Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrace Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Park Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Mtlk Terrace, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Park Elementary?
Terrace Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Terrace Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Park Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mtlk Terrace, 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 Mtlk Terrace on the city page.
Is Terrace Park Elementary a good school?
Terrace Park Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Terrace Park Elementary, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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