- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Westgate Elementary grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 530240000363 · Edmonds, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 15.7:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students)
Westgate Elementary grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Westgate Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonds Woodwa
Edmonds Woodway High School
1,605 students
- Meadowdale Hig
Meadowdale High School
1,491 students
- Mountlake Terr
Mountlake Terrace High School
1,456 students
- Lynnwood High
Lynnwood High School
1,335 students
- Meadowdale Mid
Meadowdale Middle School
740 students
- This school 472
Westgate Elementary
472 students
What this shows Westgate Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westgate Elementary compares
Westgate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Edmonds School District reports $18,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,491
- 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.
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 (~472 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), up 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.