Enrollment
351
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darrington Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darrington Elementary School
Darrington Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Darrington, Washington, enrolling 351 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Darrington School District, also runs Darrington High School (113 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Darrington Elementary School compares
Darrington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darrington School District, which includes Darrington Elementary School.
$19,292
Per student
-1%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 74.1%
Federal 14.2%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Darrington Elementary School a good school?
Darrington Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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