Enrollment
406
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eatonville, WA
Eatonville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eatonville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530237000326
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eatonville Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Eatonville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eatonville Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eatonville Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Eatonville, WA.
School address
District: Eatonville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530237000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eatonville Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eatonville Elementary School
Eatonville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eatonville, Washington, enrolling 406 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 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 465 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Eatonville School District spends $14,432 per pupil, 26% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Eatonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Weyerhaeuser Elementary (344 students): Eatonville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15:1).
Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville High School (573 students) and Eatonville Middle School (425 students) alongside Eatonville Elementary School.
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 Eatonville Elementary School compares
Eatonville 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,432
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Eatonville 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 Eatonville School District, which includes Eatonville Elementary School.
$14,432
Per student
-26%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 65.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Eatonville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eatonville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weyerhaeuser Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esd New Beginnings | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eatonville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Eatonville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eatonville Elementary School
How many students attend Eatonville Elementary School?
Eatonville Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eatonville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eatonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eatonville Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Eatonville Elementary School?
34.1% of students at Eatonville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eatonville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eatonville Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Eatonville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eatonville Elementary School?
Eatonville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Eatonville Elementary School rank among public schools in Eatonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eatonville Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Eatonville, 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 Eatonville on the city page.
Is Eatonville Elementary School a good school?
Eatonville Elementary School earns 50/100 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 Eatonville School District?
Besides Eatonville Elementary School, Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville High School (573 students), Eatonville Middle School (425 students), and Weyerhaeuser Elementary (344 students). See the Eatonville School District district page for the complete list.
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