- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheney, WA
Betz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Betz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530123000221
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betz Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Betz Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betz Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA.
School address
District: Cheney School District · Washington
NCES ID 530123000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Betz Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530123000221 · Cheney, WA Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 17.3:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney High School (1,491 students)
Betz Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Betz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheney High Sc
Cheney High School
1,491 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
637 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
634 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle School
624 students
- Windsor Elemen 549
Windsor Elementary
549 students
- This school 535
Betz Elementary
535 students
What this shows Betz Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betz Elementary compares
Betz 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Betz Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheney School District reports $14,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Betz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Cheney
4 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Betz Elementary
How many students attend Betz Elementary?
Betz Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheney, WA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Betz Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Betz Elementary?
58.2% of students at Betz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Betz Elementary is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Cheney, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betz Elementary?
Betz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Betz Elementary rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Betz Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cheney, 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 Cheney on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheney School District?
Besides Betz Elementary, Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students), Cheney Middle School (637 students), and Sunset Elementary (634 students). See the Cheney School District district page for the complete list.