Enrollment
380
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodinville, WA
Wellington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wellington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530591000894
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington Elementary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Woodinville · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Elementary ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Woodinville, WA.
School address
District: Northshore School District · Washington
NCES ID 530591000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellington Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellington Elementary
Wellington Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Woodinville, Washington, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Washington average.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Woodinville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kokanee Elementary (651 students): Wellington Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students) and Bothell High School (1,740 students) alongside Wellington 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 Wellington Elementary compares
Wellington 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 61.3%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Wellington Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northshore School District, which includes Wellington Elementary.
$17,040
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Wellington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bothell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodinville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglemoor Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodinville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~380 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wellington Elementary
How many students attend Wellington Elementary?
Wellington Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodinville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Wellington Elementary?
8.9% of students at Wellington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wellington Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Woodinville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington Elementary?
Wellington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wellington Elementary rank among public schools in Woodinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Elementary ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Woodinville, 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 Woodinville on the city page.
Is Wellington Elementary a good school?
Wellington Elementary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Northshore School District?
Besides Wellington Elementary, Northshore School District also operates North Creek High School (1,910 students), Bothell High School (1,740 students), and Woodinville Hs (1,662 students). See the Northshore School District district page for the complete list.
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