- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stanwood, WA
Twin City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Twin City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530834002367
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin City Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin City Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin City Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Twin City Elementary grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 530834002367 · Stanwood, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 17.6:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanwood High School (1,384 students)
Twin City Elementary grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Twin City Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanwood High
Stanwood High School
1,384 students
- Port Susan Mid 530
Port Susan Middle School
530 students
- Stanwood Middl 528
Stanwood Middle School
528 students
- This school 440
Twin City Elementary
440 students
- Cedarhome Elem 433
Cedarhome Elementary School
433 students
- Stanwood Eleme 430
Stanwood Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Twin City Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin City Elementary compares
Twin City Elementary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$17,626
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Twin City Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanwood-Camano School District reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Susan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin City Elementary
How many students attend Twin City Elementary?
Twin City Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stanwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin City Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin City Elementary?
24.2% of students at Twin City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Twin City Elementary is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin City Elementary?
Twin City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Twin City Elementary rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin City Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stanwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Twin City Elementary, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Port Susan Middle School (530 students), and Stanwood Middle School (528 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.