At a glance
Reported students
465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301
Mary Purcell Elementary School: 465 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.1:1 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)
- 27.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Mary Purcell Elementary School
Mary Purcell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Sedro-Woolley. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Sedro-Woolley School District. NCES reports 465 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, above 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 (50.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.4%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. 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 Mary Purcell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.37 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 1.09 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
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.09
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.44
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White50.3%
- Hispanic39.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 Sedro-Woolley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
476 reported students
Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
511 reported students
Clear Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
314 reported students
Big Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
288 reported students
Lyman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
185 reported students
Samish Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
166 reported students
Public schools near Mary Purcell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Sedro-Woolley School District | KG–06 | 476 | 0.1 mi |
| Evergreen Elementary School Elementary · Sedro-Woolley School District | KG–06 | 511 | 1 mi |
| Clear Lake Elementary School Elementary · Sedro-Woolley School District | KG–06 | 314 | 2.5 mi |
| Centennial Elementary School Elementary · Mount Vernon School District | KG–05 | 430 | 5.2 mi |
| Harriet Rowley Elementary · Mount Vernon School District | KG–05 | 440 | 5.7 mi |
| Samish Elementary School Elementary · Sedro-Woolley School District | KG–06 | 166 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary Purcell Elementary School
What grades does Mary Purcell Elementary School serve?
Mary Purcell Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sedro-Woolley School District.
How many students attend Mary Purcell Elementary School?
Mary Purcell Elementary School reported 465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th 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 Mary Purcell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 465 students and 24.37 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 Mary Purcell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary Purcell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sedro-Woolley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary Purcell Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.7% 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 Mary Purcell Elementary School in?
Mary Purcell Elementary School is part of Sedro-Woolley School District, based in Sedro Woolley, WA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary Purcell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Elementary School (0.1 mi), Evergreen Elementary School (1 mi), Clear Lake Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.