- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckley, WA
Elk Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530978001661
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Buckley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Elk Ridge Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530978001661 · Buckley, WA Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 17.1:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: White River High School (1,340 students)
Elk Ridge Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elk Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Hi
White River High School
1,340 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- This school
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- Foothills Elem 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- Mountain Meado 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- White River Ea 360
White River Early Learning Center
360 students
What this shows Elk Ridge Elementary reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Ridge Elementary compares
Elk Ridge 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,365
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Elk Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White River Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Buckley
2 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Elk Ridge Elementary?
Elk Ridge Elementary has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Elk Ridge Elementary?
24.4% of students at Elk Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Ridge Elementary is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Buckley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Ridge Elementary?
Elk Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elk Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Buckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Buckley, 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 Buckley on the city page.
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides Elk Ridge Elementary, White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students), Glacier Middle School (999 students), and Foothills Elementary (470 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.