Enrollment
48
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530195000299
Damman Elementary — Ellensburg, WA
Federal NCES profile for Damman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Damman School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Damman Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Damman Elementary reports 48 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Damman School District spends $11,864 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.5% from local sources (property taxes), 82.0% from the state, and 0.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Damman Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,864
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 48 Top 11% in Washington — larger than 89% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 530195000299
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Damman School District, which includes Damman Elementary.
$11,864
Per student
-49%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 82.0%
Federal 0.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Damman Elementary
How many students attend Damman Elementary?
Damman Elementary has 48 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ELLENSBURG, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Damman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Damman Elementary is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Damman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Damman Elementary is White at 93.8%. The school serves a student body in ELLENSBURG, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Damman Elementary?
Damman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.