Enrollment
472
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edmonds, WA
Westgate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westgate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000363
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westgate Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Edmonds · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westgate Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Edmonds, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westgate Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westgate Elementary
Westgate Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Edmonds, Washington, enrolling 472 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #436, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Edmonds's elementary schools, it stands alongside Serene Lake Elementary (455 students): Westgate Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Westgate 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 Westgate Elementary compares
Westgate 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
Counselors0.7 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 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Westgate 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 Westgate 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 Westgate 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westgate 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 in Edmonds
2 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 (~472 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westgate Elementary
How many students attend Westgate Elementary?
Westgate Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edmonds, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Westgate Elementary?
27.0% of students at Westgate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westgate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westgate Elementary is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Edmonds, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westgate Elementary?
Westgate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Westgate Elementary rank among elementary schools in Edmonds?
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds on the city page.
Is Westgate Elementary a good school?
Westgate Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Westgate 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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