Enrollment
548
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Ground, WA
Daybreak Primary
Federal NCES profile for Daybreak Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530038003194
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daybreak Primary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daybreak Primary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daybreak Primary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038003194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daybreak Primary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daybreak Primary
Daybreak Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Battle Ground, Washington, enrolling 548 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Battle Ground's public schools, it stands alongside Tukes Valley Primary (546 students): Daybreak Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students) and Prairie High School (1,502 students) alongside Daybreak Primary.
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 Daybreak Primary compares
Daybreak Primary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Daybreak Primary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Daybreak Primary.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Daybreak Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daybreak Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Battle Ground
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~548 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Daybreak Primary
How many students attend Daybreak Primary?
Daybreak Primary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daybreak Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daybreak Primary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Daybreak Primary?
36.0% of students at Daybreak Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daybreak Primary?
The largest demographic group at Daybreak Primary is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daybreak Primary?
Daybreak Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daybreak Primary rank among public schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Daybreak Primary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
Is Daybreak Primary a good school?
Daybreak Primary earns 43/100 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 Battle Ground School District?
Besides Daybreak Primary, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.
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