- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · University Pla, WA
Chambers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chambers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530918001552
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chambers Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in University Pla · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chambers Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chambers Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in University Pla, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Chambers Elementary held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530918001552 · University Pla, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 16.4:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtis Senior High (1,321 students)
Chambers Elementary held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chambers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curtis Senior
Curtis Senior High
1,321 students
- Curtis Junior
Curtis Junior High
904 students
- Narrows View I
Narrows View Intermediate
692 students
- Drum Intermedi
Drum Intermediate
639 students
- Sunset Primary
Sunset Primary
548 students
- This school 493
Chambers Elementary
493 students
What this shows Chambers Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chambers Elementary compares
Chambers 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 15.7%
African American 11.0%
Asian 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Chambers Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University Place School District reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chambers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drum Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chambers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chambers Elementary
How many students attend Chambers Elementary?
Chambers Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in University Pla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambers Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Chambers Elementary?
34.9% of students at Chambers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chambers Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in University Pla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambers Elementary?
Chambers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Chambers Elementary rank among elementary schools in University Pla?
By Resource Investment Index, Chambers Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in University Pla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in University Place School District?
Besides Chambers Elementary, University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students), Curtis Junior High (904 students), and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.