- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Chinook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chinook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030000034
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinook Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chinook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Elementary School ranks #17 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Chinook Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 530030000034 · Auburn, WA Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 19.4:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Chinook Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chinook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 700
Chinook Elementary School
700 students
What this shows Chinook Elementary School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chinook Elementary School compares
Chinook Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,620
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 700 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 17.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
African American 4.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Chinook Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chinook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Willow Crest Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bowman Creek Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Online
Standard public school
264 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chinook Elementary School
How many students attend Chinook Elementary School?
Chinook Elementary School has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinook Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chinook Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Chinook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chinook Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinook Elementary School?
Chinook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Chinook Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Elementary School ranks #17 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Chinook Elementary School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.