- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vashon, WA
Chautauqua Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chautauqua Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530930001394
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chautauqua Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vashon · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chautauqua Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chautauqua Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vashon, WA.
School address
District: Vashon Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530930001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Chautauqua Elementary shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 530930001394 · Vashon, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Vashon Island High School (511 students)
Chautauqua Elementary shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chautauqua Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vashon Island
Vashon Island High School
511 students
- This school
Chautauqua Elementary
480 students
- Mcmurray Middl
Mcmurray Middle School
355 students
- Family Link 72
Family Link
72 students
- Student Link 50
Student Link
50 students
What this shows Chautauqua Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chautauqua Elementary compares
Chautauqua 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Chautauqua Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vashon Island School District reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chautauqua Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon Island High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcmurray Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Family Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Student Link | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chautauqua Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chautauqua Elementary
How many students attend Chautauqua Elementary?
Chautauqua Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vashon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chautauqua Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chautauqua Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Chautauqua Elementary?
25.8% of students at Chautauqua Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chautauqua Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chautauqua Elementary is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Vashon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chautauqua Elementary?
Chautauqua Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chautauqua Elementary rank among public schools in Vashon?
By Resource Investment Index, Chautauqua Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vashon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vashon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vashon Island School District?
Besides Chautauqua Elementary, Vashon Island School District also operates Vashon Island High School (511 students), Mcmurray Middle School (355 students), and Family Link (72 students). See the Vashon Island School District district page for the complete list.