- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Curlew, WA
Curlew Elem & High School
Federal NCES profile for Curlew Elem & High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530189000295
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curlew Elem & High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
Curlew Elem & High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Curlew School District · Washington
NCES ID 530189000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Curlew Elem & High School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530189000295 · Curlew, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 15.6:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement (58 students)
Curlew Elem & High School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Curlew Elem & High School compares
Curlew Elem & High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$20,177
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Curlew Elem & High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Curlew School District reports $20,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curlew Elem & High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Curlew Elem & High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Curlew
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curlew Elem & High School
How many students attend Curlew Elem & High School?
Curlew Elem & High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Curlew, WA. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curlew Elem & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curlew Elem & High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Curlew Elem & High School?
59.7% of students at Curlew Elem & High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curlew Elem & High School?
The largest demographic group at Curlew Elem & High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Curlew, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curlew Elem & High School?
Curlew Elem & High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Curlew School District?
Besides Curlew Elem & High School, Curlew School District also operates Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement (58 students). See the Curlew School District district page for the complete list.