- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kelso, WA
Carrolls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carrolls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000300167
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrolls Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrolls Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrolls Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000300167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Carrolls Elementary shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530000300167 · Kelso, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Carrolls Elementary shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Carrolls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- This school 107
Carrolls Elementary
107 students
What this shows Carrolls Elementary reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrolls Elementary compares
Carrolls Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Carrolls Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrolls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrolls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Kelso
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Butler Acres Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Wallace Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrolls Elementary
How many students attend Carrolls Elementary?
Carrolls Elementary has 107 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrolls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrolls Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Carrolls Elementary?
47.7% of students at Carrolls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrolls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carrolls Elementary is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrolls Elementary?
Carrolls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Carrolls Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrolls Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, 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 Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Carrolls Elementary, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.