Enrollment
957
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellensburg, WA
Ellensburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Ellensburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530246000365
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellensburg High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellensburg High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellensburg High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellensburg High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellensburg High School
Ellensburg High School is a large high school in Ellensburg, Washington, enrolling 957 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 957 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ellensburg School District spends $14,747 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ellensburg School District also operates Morgan Middle School (772 students) and Valley View Elementary School (408 students) alongside Ellensburg High 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 Ellensburg High School compares
Ellensburg High 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$14,747
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
30
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Ellensburg High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellensburg School District, which includes Ellensburg High School.
$14,747
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 67.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 Ellensburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellensburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high 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 (~957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellensburg High School
How many students attend Ellensburg High School?
Ellensburg High School has 957 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellensburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellensburg High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellensburg High School?
30.5% of students at Ellensburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellensburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Ellensburg High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellensburg High School?
Ellensburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ellensburg High School rank among public schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellensburg High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg on the city page.
Is Ellensburg High School a good school?
Ellensburg High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. 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 Ellensburg School District?
Besides Ellensburg High School, Ellensburg School District also operates Morgan Middle School (772 students), Valley View Elementary School (408 students), and Ida Nason Aronica Elementary (361 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.
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