- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, WA
Ancient Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ancient Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530708003717
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ancient Lakes Elementary earns 52/100 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 3
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ancient Lakes Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ancient Lakes Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quincy, WA.
School address
District: Quincy School District · Washington
NCES ID 530708003717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ancient Lakes Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530708003717 · Quincy, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Quincy High School (860 students)
Ancient Lakes Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ancient Lakes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quincy High Sc
Quincy High School
860 students
- Quincy Middle
Quincy Middle School
717 students
- This school
Ancient Lakes Elementary
385 students
- Pioneer Elemen 291
Pioneer Elementary
291 students
- Monument Eleme 289
Monument Elementary
289 students
- Mountain View 280
Mountain View Elementary
280 students
What this shows Ancient Lakes Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ancient Lakes Elementary compares
Ancient 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
White 13.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Ancient Lakes Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Quincy School District reports $19,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ancient Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ancient Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ancient Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Ancient Lakes Elementary?
Ancient Lakes Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, WA. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ancient Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ancient Lakes Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% lower 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 Ancient Lakes Elementary?
72.2% of students at Ancient Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ancient Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ancient Lakes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Quincy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ancient Lakes Elementary?
Ancient Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Ancient Lakes Elementary rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Ancient Lakes Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quincy, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy School District?
Besides Ancient Lakes Elementary, Quincy School District also operates Quincy High School (860 students), Quincy Middle School (717 students), and Pioneer Elementary (291 students). See the Quincy School District district page for the complete list.