Enrollment
265
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chehalis, WA
Adna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530006000012
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adna Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Chehalis · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adna Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adna Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chehalis, WA.
School address
District: Adna School District · Washington
NCES ID 530006000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adna Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adna Elementary School
Adna Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chehalis, Washington, enrolling 265 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Adna School District spends $15,481 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chehalis's public schools, it stands alongside James W Lintott Elementary School (634 students): Adna Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Its district, Adna School District, also runs Adna Middle/High School (369 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adna Elementary School compares
Adna Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Adna Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adna School District, which includes Adna Elementary School.
$15,481
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 71.3%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adna Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adna Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adna Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Chehalis
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Adna Elementary School
How many students attend Adna Elementary School?
Adna Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chehalis, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adna Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adna Elementary School?
18.6% of students at Adna Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adna Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Chehalis, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adna Elementary School?
Adna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adna Elementary School rank among schools in Chehalis?
By Resource Investment Index, Adna Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chehalis, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chehalis on the city page.
Is Adna Elementary School a good school?
Adna Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adna School District?
Besides Adna Elementary School, Adna School District also operates Adna Middle/High School (369 students). See the Adna School District district page for the complete list.
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