- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonney Lake, WA
Donald Eismann Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donald Eismann Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530861001445
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald Eismann Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Bonney Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald Eismann Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Eismann Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861001445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Donald Eismann Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530861001445 · Bonney Lake, WA Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 17.5:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Donald Eismann Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Donald Eismann Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- This school 648
Donald Eismann Elementary
648 students
What this shows Donald Eismann Elementary reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald Eismann Elementary compares
Donald Eismann Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 10.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Donald Eismann Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald Eismann Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald Eismann Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bonney Lake
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Victor Falls Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Bonney Lake Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 15:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald Eismann Elementary
How many students attend Donald Eismann Elementary?
Donald Eismann Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonney Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Eismann Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Eismann Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Donald Eismann Elementary?
12.6% of students at Donald Eismann Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald Eismann Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donald Eismann Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bonney Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald Eismann Elementary?
Donald Eismann Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donald Eismann Elementary rank among schools in Bonney Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Eismann Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bonney Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bonney Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Donald Eismann Elementary, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.