- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
East Olympia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Olympia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530910002379
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Olympia Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Olympia Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Olympia Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910002379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
East Olympia Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530910002379 · Olympia, WA Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 17.5:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
East Olympia Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
East Olympia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school
East Olympia Elementary
579 students
What this shows East Olympia Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Olympia Elementary compares
East Olympia 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 | 24.1% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
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
10.5%
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
$16,374
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, East Olympia Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Olympia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Olympia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Olympia Elementary
How many students attend East Olympia Elementary?
East Olympia Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Olympia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Olympia 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 East Olympia Elementary?
24.1% of students at East Olympia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Olympia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Olympia Elementary is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Olympia Elementary?
East Olympia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Olympia Elementary rank among schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, East Olympia Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides East Olympia Elementary, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.