- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ephrata, WA
Ephrata High School
Federal NCES profile for Ephrata High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530261000386
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ephrata High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ephrata High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA.
School address
District: Ephrata School District · Washington
NCES ID 530261000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Ephrata High School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 530261000386 · Ephrata, WA High · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 21.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Ridge Elementary (480 students)
Ephrata High School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ephrata High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ephrata High School
886 students
- Columbia Ridge
Columbia Ridge Elementary
480 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
466 students
- Ephrata Middle
Ephrata Middle School
461 students
- Parkway School
Parkway School
407 students
- Tiger Cubs Ece 83
Tiger Cubs Eceap
83 students
What this shows Ephrata High School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ephrata High School compares
Ephrata High School 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,422
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Ephrata High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata School District reports $14,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ephrata High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tiger Cubs Eceap | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ephrata High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 83:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Ephrata
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ephrata High School
How many students attend Ephrata High School?
Ephrata High School has 886 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ephrata, WA. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephrata High School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ephrata High School?
50.0% of students at Ephrata High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ephrata High School?
The largest demographic group at Ephrata High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Ephrata, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ephrata High School?
Ephrata High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ephrata High School rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata School District?
Besides Ephrata High School, Ephrata School District also operates Columbia Ridge Elementary (480 students), Grant Elementary (466 students), and Ephrata Middle School (461 students). See the Ephrata School District district page for the complete list.