- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anacortes, WA
Fidalgo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fidalgo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530015000017
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fidalgo Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Anacortes · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fidalgo Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fidalgo Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Anacortes, WA.
School address
District: Anacortes School District · Washington
NCES ID 530015000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fidalgo Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530015000017 · Anacortes, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 15.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Anacortes High School (766 students)
Fidalgo Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fidalgo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anacortes High
Anacortes High School
766 students
- Anacortes Midd
Anacortes Middle School
617 students
- Island View El
Island View Elementary
453 students
- This school
Fidalgo Elementary
339 students
- Mount Erie Ele
Mount Erie Elementary
327 students
- Cap Sante High 50
Cap Sante High School
50 students
What this shows Fidalgo Elementary reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fidalgo Elementary compares
Fidalgo 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$18,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Fidalgo Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anacortes School District reports $18,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fidalgo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anacortes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Island View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Erie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cap Sante High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fidalgo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Anacortes
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fidalgo Elementary
How many students attend Fidalgo Elementary?
Fidalgo Elementary has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anacortes, WA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fidalgo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fidalgo Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Fidalgo Elementary?
28.0% of students at Fidalgo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fidalgo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fidalgo Elementary is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Anacortes, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fidalgo Elementary?
Fidalgo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Fidalgo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anacortes?
By Resource Investment Index, Fidalgo Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Anacortes, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anacortes on the city page.
What other schools are in Anacortes School District?
Besides Fidalgo Elementary, Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes High School (766 students), Anacortes Middle School (617 students), and Island View Elementary (453 students). See the Anacortes School District district page for the complete list.