- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson Island, WA
Anderson Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530846001430
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Island Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 19
- students enrolled
Anderson Island Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Steilacoom Hist. School District · Washington
NCES ID 530846001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Anderson Island Elementary shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530846001430 · Anderson Island, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 6.3:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Steilacoom High (968 students)
Anderson Island Elementary shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Anderson Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steilacoom Hig
Steilacoom High
968 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle
758 students
- Chloe Clark El
Chloe Clark Elementary
475 students
- Saltars Point
Saltars Point Elementary
437 students
- Cherrydale Ele 348
Cherrydale Elementary
348 students
- This school 19
Anderson Island Elementary
19 students
What this shows Anderson Island Elementary reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Island Elementary compares
Anderson Island Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 64% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 2% in Washington - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Two or More 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Anderson Island Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Steilacoom Hist. School District reports $17,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steilacoom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chloe Clark Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltars Point Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherrydale Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Island Elementary
How many students attend Anderson Island Elementary?
Anderson Island Elementary has 19 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson Island, WA. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Island Elementary is 6.3:1, which is 64% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 60% 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 Anderson Island Elementary?
48.0% of students at Anderson Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Island Elementary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Anderson Island, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Island Elementary?
Anderson Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Besides Anderson Island Elementary, Steilacoom Hist. School District also operates Steilacoom High (968 students), Pioneer Middle (758 students), and Chloe Clark Elementary (475 students). See the Steilacoom Hist. School District district page for the complete list.