Enrollment
385
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ancient Lakes Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ancient Lakes Elementary
Ancient Lakes Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Quincy, Washington, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.2% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Quincy School District also operates Quincy High School (860 students) and Quincy Middle School (717 students) alongside Ancient Lakes Elementary.
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 Ancient Lakes Elementary compares
Ancient Lakes Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy School District, which includes Ancient Lakes Elementary.
$16,958
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ancient Lakes Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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