At a glance
Reported students
422
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
458
Cougar Creek Elementary School: 422 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Cougar Creek Elementary School
Cougar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Arlington. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Lakewood School District. NCES reports 422 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cougar Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lakewood School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
English Crossing Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
331 reported students
Lakewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
668 reported students
Lakewood High School
High · Grades 09–12
834 reported students
Public schools near Cougar Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Crossing Elementary Elementary · Lakewood School District | KG–05 | 331 | 0.5 mi |
| Lakewood Elementary School Elementary · Lakewood School District | PK–05 | 458 | 0.7 mi |
| Shoultes Elementary Elementary · Marysville School District | KG–06 | 348 | 3 mi |
| Marshall Elementary Elementary · Marysville School District | PK–06 | 331 | 3.5 mi |
| Marysville Coop Program Elementary · Marysville School District | KG–06 | 150 | 3.5 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary Elementary · Arlington School District | KG–05 | 501 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Creek Elementary School
What grades does Cougar Creek Elementary School serve?
Cougar Creek Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakewood School District.
How many students attend Cougar Creek Elementary School?
Cougar Creek Elementary School reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cougar Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 422 students and 27.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cougar Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakewood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cougar Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cougar Creek Elementary School in?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is part of Lakewood School District, based in Marysville, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cougar Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include English Crossing Elementary (0.5 mi), Lakewood Elementary School (0.7 mi), Shoultes Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.