- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Willow Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030003886
👥 S:T ratio 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Crest Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Crest Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Crest Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030003886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Willow Crest Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 530030003886 · Auburn, WA Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 20.5:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Willow Crest Elementary grew from 559 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Willow Crest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 656
Willow Crest Elementary
656 students
What this shows Willow Crest Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Crest Elementary compares
Willow Crest 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,620
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.
Student demographics
White 31.6%
Asian 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Willow Crest Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Crest Elementary
How many students attend Willow Crest Elementary?
Willow Crest Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Crest Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Crest Elementary?
46.2% of students at Willow Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Crest Elementary is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Crest Elementary?
Willow Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Willow Crest Elementary rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Crest Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Willow Crest Elementary, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.