- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leavenworth, WA
Alpine Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530095001934
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Lakes Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Lakes Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Lakes Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Leavenworth, WA.
School address
District: Cascade School District · Washington
NCES ID 530095001934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Alpine Lakes Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530095001934 · Leavenworth, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 16.8:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cascade High School (403 students)
Alpine Lakes Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Alpine Lakes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
403 students
- Peshastin Dryd
Peshastin Dryden Elementary
283 students
- Icicle River M
Icicle River Middle School
258 students
- This school
Alpine Lakes Elementary
252 students
- Cascade Home-L 37
Cascade Home-Link
37 students
- Beaver Valley 24
Beaver Valley School
24 students
What this shows Alpine Lakes Elementary reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Lakes Elementary compares
Alpine Lakes Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Alpine Lakes Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cascade School District reports $18,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peshastin Dryden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Icicle River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Home-Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Valley School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Leavenworth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Alpine Lakes Elementary?
Alpine Lakes Elementary has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leavenworth, WA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Lakes Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Alpine Lakes Elementary?
34.8% of students at Alpine Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Lakes Elementary is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Lakes Elementary?
Alpine Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpine Lakes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Lakes Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Leavenworth, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Leavenworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cascade School District?
Besides Alpine Lakes Elementary, Cascade School District also operates Cascade High School (403 students), Peshastin Dryden Elementary (283 students), and Icicle River Middle School (258 students). See the Cascade School District district page for the complete list.