- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carnation, WA
Carnation Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carnation Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530456000714
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnation Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Carnation · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnation Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnation Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carnation, WA.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530456000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Carnation Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530456000714 · Carnation, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedarcrest High School (889 students)
Carnation Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Carnation Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedarcrest Hig
Cedarcrest High School
889 students
- Tolt Middle Sc
Tolt Middle School
633 students
- Stillwater Ele
Stillwater Elementary
491 students
- Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley Elementary School
445 students
- This school
Carnation Elementary School
388 students
- Parade 86
Parade
86 students
What this shows Carnation Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnation Elementary School compares
Carnation 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Washington - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Carnation Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview School District reports $16,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnation Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnation Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Carnation
2 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnation Elementary School
How many students attend Carnation Elementary School?
Carnation Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carnation, WA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnation Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnation Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Carnation Elementary School?
18.1% of students at Carnation Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnation Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carnation Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Carnation, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnation Elementary School?
Carnation Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Carnation Elementary School rank among schools in Carnation?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnation Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carnation, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carnation on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview School District?
Besides Carnation Elementary School, Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students), Tolt Middle School (633 students), and Stillwater Elementary (491 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.