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Elementary· 17 schools in district

Machias Elementary

231 147th Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98290Snohomish School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
606
Students
Total enrolled
$18,590
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 606 students in grades KG–06 in Snohomish, Washington.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,590 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
19.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Machias Elementary is a large elementary in Snohomish, Washington, serving grades KG–06 with 606 students. The district invests $18,590 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Machias Elementary

606
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution303 male · 303 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 130 students
Student Composition
79%
8%
Asian3%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black2%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530802001325

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,590Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,590
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,180
Student Support$3,532
Administration$2,231
Operations$2,788
Other$1,859
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,590 spent per student, an estimated $8,235 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
32%
State government
60.7%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,590/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dutch Hill ElementaryLittle Cedars Elementary SchoolSeattle Hill ElementaryRiverview Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Centennial Middle SchoolValley View Middle School
↓
High School
Glacier Peak High SchoolSnohomish High SchoolAIM High SchoolHigh School Re Entry
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSnohomish School District →
Phone: (360)563-4825
NCES ID: 530802001325
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Snohomish seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Snohomish School District
High
Glacier Peak High School
1,630 students · 09–12
● 45 opp16% FRL
High
Snohomish High School
1,565 students · 09–12
26% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle School
720 students · 07–08
28% FRL
Elem
Dutch Hill Elementary
653 students · KG–06
18% FRL
Mid
Valley View Middle School
637 students · 07–08
● 45 opp18% FRL
Elem
Little Cedars Elementary School
610 students · KG–06
● 45 opp14% FRL
Elem
Seattle Hill Elementary
583 students · KG–06
● 48 opp18% FRL
Elem
Riverview Elementary
466 students · KG–06
24% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
231 147th Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98290
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.