Enrollment
288
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everson, WA
Everson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Everson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530567001220
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everson Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Everson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Everson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everson Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Everson, WA.
School address
District: Nooksack Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530567001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Everson Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Everson Elementary
Everson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Everson, Washington, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Everson's public schools, it stands alongside Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students): Everson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students) and Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students) alongside Everson 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 Everson Elementary compares
Everson 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$16,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Everson Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nooksack Valley School District, which includes Everson Elementary.
$16,914
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 64.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 Everson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Special Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Everson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Irene Reither Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Valley High School
Standard public school
520 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special-education school
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Everson Elementary
How many students attend Everson Elementary?
Everson Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everson, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Everson Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Everson Elementary?
57.9% of students at Everson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Everson Elementary is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Everson, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everson Elementary?
Everson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Everson Elementary rank among schools in Everson?
By Resource Investment Index, Everson Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Everson, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everson on the city page.
Is Everson Elementary a good school?
Everson Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Nooksack Valley School District?
Besides Everson Elementary, Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students), Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students), and Nooksack Elementary (412 students). See the Nooksack Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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