- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washougal, WA
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cape Horn Skye Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530954001621
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cape Horn Skye Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cape Horn Skye Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cape Horn Skye Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cape Horn Skye Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530954001621 · Washougal, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 17.8:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Washougal High School (942 students)
Cape Horn Skye Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cape Horn Skye Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washougal High
Washougal High School
942 students
- Jemtegaard Mid
Jemtegaard Middle School
408 students
- Columbia River 340
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340 students
- This school 284
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284 students
- Hathaway Eleme 272
Hathaway Elementary
272 students
- Gause Elementa 224
Gause Elementary
224 students
What this shows Cape Horn Skye Elementary reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cape Horn Skye Elementary compares
Cape Horn Skye 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,867
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
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.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Cape Horn Skye Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washougal School District reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cape Horn Skye Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hathaway Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gause Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cape Horn Skye Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Washougal
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hathaway Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Washougal Special Services
Special-education school
36 students
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative education program
13 students
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cape Horn Skye Elementary
How many students attend Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washougal, WA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Horn Skye Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
27.3% of students at Cape Horn Skye Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cape Horn Skye Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Cape Horn Skye Elementary rank among schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Cape Horn Skye Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washougal on the city page.
What other schools are in Washougal School District?
Besides Cape Horn Skye Elementary, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.