Enrollment
333
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beacon Avenue Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Beacon Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montesano, Washington, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 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 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Montesano's public schools, it stands alongside Montesano Jr-Sr High (698 students): Beacon Avenue Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
Montesano School District also operates Montesano Jr-Sr High (698 students) and Simpson Avenue Elementary (402 students) alongside Beacon Avenue Elementary School.
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 Beacon Avenue Elementary School compares
Beacon Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montesano School District, which includes Beacon Avenue Elementary School.
$15,690
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 69.7%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~333 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Montesano on the city page.
Is Beacon Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 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.
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