- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deming, WA
Educational Resource Center
Federal NCES profile for Educational Resource Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530531003025
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Educational Resource Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Deming · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Educational Resource Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Educational Resource Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deming, WA.
School address
District: Mount Baker School District · Washington
NCES ID 530531003025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Educational Resource Center grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+34.8%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530531003025 · Deming, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 9:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Baker Senior High (513 students)
Educational Resource Center grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+34.8%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Educational Resource Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Baker Se
Mount Baker Senior High
513 students
- Kendall Elemen
Kendall Elementary
317 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary
288 students
- Mount Baker Ju
Mount Baker Junior High
244 students
- Acme Elementar 168
Acme Elementary
168 students
- This school 18
Educational Resource Center
18 students
What this shows Educational Resource Center reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Educational Resource Center compares
Educational Resource Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$20,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Educational Resource Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Baker School District reports $20,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Educational Resource Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kendall Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acme Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Educational Resource Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Deming
1 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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Educational Resource Center
How many students attend Educational Resource Center?
Educational Resource Center has 18 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Deming, WA. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Educational Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Educational Resource Center is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% 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 Educational Resource Center?
52.2% of students at Educational Resource Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Educational Resource Center?
The largest demographic group at Educational Resource Center is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Deming, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Educational Resource Center?
Educational Resource Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Educational Resource Center rank among public schools in Deming?
By Resource Investment Index, Educational Resource Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deming, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Baker School District?
Besides Educational Resource Center, Mount Baker School District also operates Mount Baker Senior High (513 students), Kendall Elementary (317 students), and Harmony Elementary (288 students). See the Mount Baker School District district page for the complete list.