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Edmonds School District

Washington · Public School District
39
Schools
20,459
Students
$21,221
Per-Pupil Spend
+48% nat'l
41.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
82.8%
Graduation Rate
-3.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Edmonds School District is a public school district in Washington serving 20,459 students across 39 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,221 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (39)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beverly ElementaryKG–06446
Brier ElementaryKG–06403
Cedar Valley Community SchoolKG–06396
Cedar Way ElementaryKG–06520
Challenge ElementaryKG–06402
Chase Lake ElementaryKG–06355
College Place ElementaryKG–06431
Early Childhood CenterPK–KG302
Edmonds ElementaryKG–06277
Hazelwood ElementaryKG–06416
Hilltop ElementaryKG–06555
Lynndale ElementaryKG–06386
Lynnwood ElementaryKG–06559
Madrona K-8 SchoolPK–08604
Maplewood Parent CoopKG–08469
Martha Lake ElementaryKG–06479
Meadowdale ElementaryKG–06481
Mountlake Terrace ElementaryKG–06395
Oak Heights ElementaryKG–06567
Seaview ElementaryKG–06412
Sherwood Elementary01–06444
Spruce ElementaryKG–06527
Terrace Park ElementaryKG–06292
Westgate Elementary01–06441
Woodway CenterPK–KG252
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alderwood Middle School07–08746
Brier Terrace Middle School07–08682
College Place Middle School07–08471
Meadowdale Middle School07–08730
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edmonds Career Access Program09–12150
Edmonds eLearning Academy09–12255
Edmonds Woodway High School09–121,547
Lynnwood High School09–121,353
Meadowdale High School09–121,512
Mountlake Terrace High School09–121,467
Scriber Lake High School09–12181
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Contracted SchoolsPK–1219
Edmonds Heights K-12KG–12535
Unassigned SchoolPK–090
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,221+48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
30%
State
61.2%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal
9.1%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
39
Schools
20,459
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.8%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,221 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edmonds School District?
Edmonds School District has 39 public schools, serving a total of 20,459 students.
What is the graduation rate for Edmonds School District?
The graduation rate is 82.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Edmonds School District spend per student?
Edmonds School District spends $21,221 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Edmonds School District?
42% of students in Edmonds School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Edmonds School District?
No, Edmonds School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Edmonds School District serve?
Edmonds School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Edmonds School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Edmonds School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.