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Serene Lake Elementary

4709 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98026Mukilteo School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
526
Students
Total enrolled
$23,427
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 63% vs nat'l
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 526 students in grades KG–05 in Edmonds, Washington.
63% above average funding
District spends $23,427 per pupil, 63% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Serene Lake Elementary is a large elementary in Edmonds, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 526 students. The district invests $23,427 per student — 63% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Serene Lake Elementary

526
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution272 male · 251 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 271 students
Student Composition
17%
54%
11%
8%
8%
Asian17%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black8%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530543000821

Academic Outcomes at Serene Lake Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98026

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,427Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,427
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,308
Student Support$4,451
Administration$2,811
Operations$3,514
Other$2,343
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,427 spent per student, an estimated $10,378 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
24%
State government
64.2%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,427/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 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
Lake Stickney Elementary SchoolChallenger ElementaryOlivia Park ElementaryColumbia Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Voyager Middle SchoolExplorer Middle SchoolOlympic View Middle SchoolHarbour Pointe Middle School
↓
High School
Kamiak High SchoolMariner High SchoolACES High SchoolMukilteo Virtual Academy
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySnohomish County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMukilteo School District →
Phone: (425)366-3500
NCES ID: 530543000821
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Edmonds 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 Mukilteo School District
High
Kamiak High School
2,250 students · 09–12
● 50 opp35% FRL
High
Mariner High School
2,090 students · 09–12
● 43 opp67% FRL
Mid
Voyager Middle School
947 students · 06–08
● 43 opp71% FRL
Mid
Explorer Middle School
831 students · 06–08
● 43 opp71% FRL
Mid
Olympic View Middle School
817 students · 06–08
● 50 opp49% FRL
Mid
Harbour Pointe Middle School
811 students · 06–08
● 50 opp37% FRL
Elem
Lake Stickney Elementary School
621 students · KG–05
● 43 opp63% FRL
Elem
Challenger Elementary
609 students · PK–05
● 43 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4709 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98026
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.