- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashford, WA
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530237000325
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 209
- students enrolled
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eatonville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530237000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530237000325 · Ashford, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 20.9:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Eatonville High School (573 students)
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eatonville Hig
Eatonville High School
573 students
- Eatonville Mid
Eatonville Middle School
425 students
- Eatonville Ele
Eatonville Elementary School
406 students
- Weyerhaeuser E
Weyerhaeuser Elementary
344 students
- This school 209
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy
209 students
- Esd New Beginn 31
Esd New Beginnings
31 students
What this shows Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy compares
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,816
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eatonville School District reports $16,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eatonville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eatonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weyerhaeuser Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esd New Beginnings | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy
How many students attend Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy?
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashford, WA. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy?
61.5% of students at Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Ashford, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy?
Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Eatonville School District?
Besides Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy, Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville High School (573 students), Eatonville Middle School (425 students), and Eatonville Elementary School (406 students). See the Eatonville School District district page for the complete list.