- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montesano, WA
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530516000779
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Avenue Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Montesano · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montesano, WA.
School address
District: Montesano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530516000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Beacon Avenue Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530516000779 · Montesano, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Montesano Jr-Sr High (698 students)
Beacon Avenue Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Beacon Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montesano Jr-S
Montesano Jr-Sr High
698 students
- Simpson Avenue
Simpson Avenue Elementary
402 students
- This school
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Beacon Avenue Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Avenue Elementary School compares
Beacon Avenue Elementary School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,090
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Beacon Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montesano School District reports $17,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montesano Jr-Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simpson Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Montesano
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montesano, WA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Avenue Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
33.4% of students at Beacon Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Avenue Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Montesano, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does Beacon Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Montesano?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Montesano, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montesano School District?
Besides Beacon Avenue Elementary School, Montesano School District also operates Montesano Jr-Sr High (698 students) and Simpson Avenue Elementary (402 students). See the Montesano School District district page for the complete list.