- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carson, WA
Carson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530852001434
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 193
- students enrolled
Carson Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stevenson-Carson School District · Washington
NCES ID 530852001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Carson Elementary shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530852001434 · Carson, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 17.5:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (271 students)
Carson Elementary shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Carson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
271 students
- This school
Carson Elementary
193 students
- Wind River Mid
Wind River Middle School
186 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
168 students
- Preschool 8
Preschool
8 students
What this shows Carson Elementary reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Elementary compares
Carson 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$18,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stevenson-Carson School District reports $18,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wind River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- 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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Elementary
How many students attend Carson Elementary?
Carson Elementary has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Carson Elementary?
53.9% of students at Carson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Elementary?
Carson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Stevenson-Carson School District?
Besides Carson Elementary, Stevenson-Carson School District also operates Stevenson High School (271 students), Wind River Middle School (186 students), and Stevenson Elementary (168 students). See the Stevenson-Carson School District district page for the complete list.