Enrollment
528
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, WA
Bordeaux Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bordeaux Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530790001292
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bordeaux Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bordeaux Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bordeaux Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bordeaux Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bordeaux Elementary School
Bordeaux Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Shelton, Washington, enrolling 528 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 528 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Shelton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olympic Middle School (601 students): Bordeaux Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 20:1).
Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students) and Mountain View Elementary (671 students) alongside Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Elementary School compares
Bordeaux 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$16,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 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.
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 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Bordeaux Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelton School District, which includes Bordeaux Elementary School.
$16,248
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Bordeaux Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bordeaux Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bordeaux Elementary School
How many students attend Bordeaux Elementary School?
Bordeaux Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bordeaux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bordeaux Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Bordeaux Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Bordeaux Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bordeaux Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bordeaux Elementary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bordeaux Elementary School?
Bordeaux Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bordeaux Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bordeaux Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Shelton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelton on the city page.
Is Bordeaux Elementary School a good school?
Bordeaux Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Shelton School District?
Besides Bordeaux Elementary School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students), Mountain View Elementary (671 students), and Olympic Middle School (601 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.
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