Enrollment
3
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530453001846
Decatur Elementary — Anacortes, WA
Federal NCES profile for Decatur Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
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: Lopez 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Decatur Elementary reports 3 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 3 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lopez School District spends $26,924 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.4% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), 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 Decatur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3 | top 1% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$26,924
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 3 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 3 Top 1% in Washington — larger than 99% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 530453001846
Student demographics
Two or More 66.7%
White 33.3%
Largest group: Two or More at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 3:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lopez School District, which includes Decatur Elementary.
$26,924
Per student
+16%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 58.4%
Federal 11.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Decatur Elementary
How many students attend Decatur Elementary?
Decatur Elementary has 3 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Anacortes, WA.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Decatur Elementary is Two or More at 66.7%. The school serves a student body in Anacortes, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur Elementary?
Decatur Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. 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.