- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Harbor, WA
Crescent Harbor Elem
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Harbor Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530594000900
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crescent Harbor Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crescent Harbor Elem has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Harbor Elem ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Crescent Harbor Elem held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530594000900 · Oak Harbor, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12.7:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students)
Crescent Harbor Elem held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Crescent Harbor Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Harbor Hig
Oak Harbor High School
1,562 students
- Oak Harbor Int
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
767 students
- North Whidbey
North Whidbey Middle School
705 students
- Hillcrest Elem 460
Hillcrest Elementary
460 students
- This school 419
Crescent Harbor Elem
419 students
- Oak Harbor Ele 411
Oak Harbor Elementary
411 students
What this shows Crescent Harbor Elem reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crescent Harbor Elem compares
Crescent Harbor Elem 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,813
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Crescent Harbor Elem is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Harbor School District reports $18,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crescent Harbor Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crescent Harbor Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Harbor
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
Standard public school
767 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Olympic View Elem
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Broad View Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 13.7:1 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crescent Harbor Elem
How many students attend Crescent Harbor Elem?
Crescent Harbor Elem has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Harbor Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Harbor Elem is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% 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 Crescent Harbor Elem?
34.1% of students at Crescent Harbor Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Harbor Elem?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Harbor Elem is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Harbor Elem?
Crescent Harbor Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Crescent Harbor Elem rank among elementary schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Crescent Harbor Elem ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Harbor School District?
Besides Crescent Harbor Elem, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students), Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students), and North Whidbey Middle School (705 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.