Enrollment
564
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Ridge Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Ridge Elementary
Elk Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buckley, Washington, enrolling 564 students.
At 17.1:1, 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 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding White River School District spends $13,938 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buckley's public schools, it stands alongside White River Early Learning Center (360 students): Elk Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students) and Glacier Middle School (999 students) alongside Elk Ridge Elementary.
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 Elk Ridge Elementary compares
Elk Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,938
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White River School District, which includes Elk Ridge Elementary.
$13,938
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk Ridge Elementary a good school?
Elk Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 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 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.
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