- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
Apollo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Apollo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530375000570
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Apollo Elementary held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530375000570 · Renton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.8:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Apollo Elementary held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Apollo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 496
Apollo Elementary
496 students
What this shows Apollo Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo Elementary compares
Apollo 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,188
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.5%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Apollo Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apollo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Renton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
490 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carriage Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
H.O.M.E. Program
Alternative education program
136 students 34:1 students per teacher
Renton Academy
Alternative education program
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo Elementary
How many students attend Apollo Elementary?
Apollo Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% 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 Apollo Elementary?
11.2% of students at Apollo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Apollo Elementary is Asian at 38.5% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo Elementary?
Apollo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Apollo Elementary rank among public schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Renton, 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 Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Apollo Elementary, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.