- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deer Park, WA
Arcadia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530207000306
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA.
School address
District: Deer Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530207000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Arcadia Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530207000306 · Deer Park, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 14.7:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park High School (637 students)
Arcadia Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Arcadia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park High
Deer Park High School
637 students
- Deer Park Home
Deer Park Home Link Program
617 students
- Deer Park Midd
Deer Park Middle School
503 students
- This school
Arcadia Elementary
455 students
- Deer Park Elem
Deer Park Elementary
400 students
- Deer Park Earl 77
Deer Park Early Learning Center
77 students
What this shows Arcadia Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia Elementary compares
Arcadia 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$13,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Arcadia Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park School District reports $13,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Home Link Program | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Deer Park
1 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Elementary
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary?
Arcadia Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deer Park, WA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Arcadia Elementary?
41.2% of students at Arcadia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Elementary is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Deer Park, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Elementary?
Arcadia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Arcadia Elementary rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, 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 Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park School District?
Besides Arcadia Elementary, Deer Park School District also operates Deer Park High School (637 students), Deer Park Home Link Program (617 students), and Deer Park Middle School (503 students). See the Deer Park School District district page for the complete list.