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Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center

1215 E 5th, Arlington, WA 98223 · (360) 618-6440 · Snohomish County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL181 STUDENTS
Enrollment
181
Elementary
DISTRICT 509 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
47 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
18
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
24
Grade 3
12
Grade 4
16
Grade 5
18
Grade 6
13
Grade 7
28
Grade 8
29
Student demographics
White
73%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
12%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 27%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 9%
Native American
3%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
49%
Female
51%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
32.9%
own-school result
Math
20.6%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
181
+135 (+293%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
was 19.1:1
% White
73%
was 85%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center

As a modestly sized elementary campus in Arlington, Washington, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center caters to 181 students from grades K through 8, operated by Arlington School District. That puts it 52% below the typical public school in Washington, which averages around 380 students.

Across the 10 schools in Arlington School District (5,588 students total), Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center shows that White students make up the majority at 73%; the rest comes out to 12% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 3% Native American. By comparison, Snohomish County as a whole is about 64% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 20.2:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 26% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Snohomish County runs at roughly 41%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, census data for Snohomish County shows median household earnings sit near $111,246, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Snohomish County's 227 public schools (combined enrollment of about 118,688 students), Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is one campus in the mix.

Eagle Creek Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.

Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center operates from a bedroom-community location.

Five-year trend. Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center's enrollment has ticked up 293% since 2018, when it stood at 46 (now 181). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 85% to 73%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 19.1:1 in 2018 to 20.2:1 today.

Inside the community feed, members of the Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Snohomish County at a glance

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Population
844,430
Census ACS
Median income
$111,246
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
227
118,688 students

Quick facts

School name
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
District
Arlington School District
Address
1215 E 5th, Arlington, WA 98223
Phone
(360) 618-6440
County
Snohomish County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
181
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
47 (26%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
530024002589
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
How large is Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center enrolls approximately 181 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center serve?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Approximately 20.2:1 students per teacher at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.
How diverse is Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center reports a student body of 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is overseen by Arlington School District in Snohomish County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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