Enrollment
284
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cape Horn Skye Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Cape Horn Skye Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washougal, Washington, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Washougal's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students): Cape Horn Skye Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students) and Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students) alongside Cape Horn Skye Elementary.
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 Cape Horn Skye Elementary compares
Cape Horn Skye Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Cape Horn Skye Elementary.
$17,033
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cape Horn Skye Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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