- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynden, WA
Vossbeck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vossbeck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530462002605
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vossbeck Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vossbeck Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vossbeck Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462002605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Vossbeck Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530462002605 · Lynden, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 14.2:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynden High School (1,002 students)
Vossbeck Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vossbeck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynden High Sc
Lynden High School
1,002 students
- Lynden Middle
Lynden Middle School
705 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
546 students
- This school
Vossbeck Elementary School
468 students
- Lynden Academy
Lynden Academy
419 students
- Isom Elementar
Isom Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Vossbeck Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vossbeck Elementary School compares
Vossbeck Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,842
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Vossbeck Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynden School District reports $15,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vossbeck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynden Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isom Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vossbeck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vossbeck Elementary School
How many students attend Vossbeck Elementary School?
Vossbeck Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vossbeck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vossbeck Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Vossbeck Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Vossbeck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vossbeck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vossbeck Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vossbeck Elementary School?
Vossbeck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Vossbeck Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Vossbeck Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lynden, 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 Lynden on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynden School District?
Besides Vossbeck Elementary School, Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students), Lynden Middle School (705 students), and Fisher Elementary School (546 students). See the Lynden School District district page for the complete list.