- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darrington, WA
Darrington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Darrington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530198000300
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darrington Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 351
- students enrolled
Darrington Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Darrington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530198000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Darrington Elementary School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 530198000300 · Darrington, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 17.6:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Darrington High School (113 students)
Darrington Elementary School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Darrington Elementary School compares
Darrington Elementary School 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,879
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Darrington Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darrington School District reports $19,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darrington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrington High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darrington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darrington Elementary School
How many students attend Darrington Elementary School?
Darrington Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darrington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darrington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darrington Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darrington Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Darrington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darrington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Darrington Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Darrington, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darrington Elementary School?
Darrington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Darrington School District?
Besides Darrington Elementary School, Darrington School District also operates Darrington High School (113 students). See the Darrington School District district page for the complete list.