- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snohomish, WA
Totem Falls
Federal NCES profile for Totem Falls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530802002432
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Totem Falls earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Totem Falls has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Totem Falls ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802002432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Totem Falls grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 530802002432 · Snohomish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 14.7:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students)
Totem Falls grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Totem Falls in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glacier Peak H
Glacier Peak High School
1,642 students
- Snohomish High
Snohomish High School
1,496 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
734 students
- Dutch Hill Ele
Dutch Hill Elementary
694 students
- Little Cedars 646
Little Cedars Elementary School
646 students
- This school 412
Totem Falls
412 students
What this shows Totem Falls reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Totem Falls compares
Totem Falls is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 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.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Asian 18.7%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Totem Falls is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snohomish School District reports $17,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Totem Falls Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Totem Falls's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Snohomish
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dutch Hill Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Little Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Machias Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Cathcart Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Central Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Totem Falls
How many students attend Totem Falls?
Totem Falls has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snohomish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Totem Falls?
The student-teacher ratio at Totem Falls is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Totem Falls?
10.7% of students at Totem Falls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Totem Falls?
The largest demographic group at Totem Falls is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Totem Falls?
Totem Falls has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Totem Falls rank among elementary schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Totem Falls ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, 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 Snohomish on the city page.
What other schools are in Snohomish School District?
Besides Totem Falls, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.