- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colbert, WA
Colbert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colbert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530492000744
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colbert Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colbert · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Colbert Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colbert, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492000744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Colbert Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530492000744 · Colbert, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 14:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mead Senior High School (1,827 students)
Colbert Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Colbert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mead Senior Hi
Mead Senior High School
1,827 students
- Mt Spokane Hig
Mt Spokane High School
1,482 students
- Mountainside M
Mountainside Middle School
824 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
796 students
- Mead Learning
Mead Learning Options
790 students
- This school 364
Colbert Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Colbert Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colbert Elementary School compares
Colbert Elementary School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,204
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Colbert Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mead School District reports $15,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colbert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Spokane High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mead Learning Options | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colbert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colbert Elementary School
How many students attend Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colbert, WA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower 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 Colbert Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Colbert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colbert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colbert Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Colbert, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colbert Elementary School?
Colbert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Colbert Elementary School rank among public schools in Colbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Colbert Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colbert, 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 Mead School District?
Besides Colbert Elementary School, Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students), Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), and Mountainside Middle School (824 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.