- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blaine, WA
Blaine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blaine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530057000130
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaine Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blaine Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blaine, WA.
School address
District: Blaine School District · Washington
NCES ID 530057000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Blaine Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530057000130 · Blaine, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 16.2:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (566 students)
Blaine Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Blaine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
566 students
- Blaine Middle
Blaine Middle School
471 students
- This school
Blaine Elementary School
469 students
- Blaine Primary
Blaine Primary School
419 students
- Blaine Home Co 39
Blaine Home Connections
39 students
- Blaine Re-Enga 14
Blaine Re-Engagement
14 students
What this shows Blaine Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blaine Elementary School compares
Blaine 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$19,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Blaine Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blaine School District reports $19,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blaine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blaine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Home Connections | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Re-Engagement | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blaine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blaine Elementary School
How many students attend Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blaine, WA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Blaine Elementary School?
43.2% of students at Blaine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blaine Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Blaine, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaine Elementary School?
Blaine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Blaine Elementary School rank among public schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blaine, 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 Blaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Blaine School District?
Besides Blaine Elementary School, Blaine School District also operates Blaine High School (566 students), Blaine Middle School (471 students), and Blaine Primary School (419 students). See the Blaine School District district page for the complete list.