Enrollment
480
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chautauqua Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chautauqua Elementary
Chautauqua Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vashon, Washington, enrolling 480 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 495 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Vashon Island School District also operates Vashon Island High School (511 students) and Mcmurray Middle School (355 students) alongside Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua Elementary compares
Chautauqua 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vashon Island School District, which includes Chautauqua Elementary.
$16,974
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~480 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chautauqua Elementary a good school?
Chautauqua Elementary earns 58/100 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 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.
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