Enrollment
493
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chambers Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chambers Elementary
Chambers Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in University Pla, Washington, enrolling 493 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding University Place School District spends $15,594 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students) and Curtis Junior High (904 students) alongside Chambers 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 Chambers Elementary compares
Chambers 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Place School District, which includes Chambers Elementary.
$15,594
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 64.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in University Pla on the city page.
Is Chambers Elementary a good school?
Chambers Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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