Enrollment
656
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Crest Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Crest Elementary
Willow Crest Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Washington, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #416, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Bowman Creek Elementary (440 students): Willow Crest Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students) and Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students) alongside Willow Crest 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 Willow Crest Elementary compares
Willow Crest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Willow Crest Elementary.
$16,996
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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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.
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.
Is Willow Crest Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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