- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckley, WA
Foothills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foothills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530978002245
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Buckley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Foothills Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530978002245 · Buckley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 17.4:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: White River High School (1,340 students)
Foothills Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Foothills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Hi
White River High School
1,340 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- Elk Ridge Elem
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- This school 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- Mountain Meado 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- White River Ea 360
White River Early Learning Center
360 students
What this shows Foothills Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothills Elementary compares
Foothills 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$14,365
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Foothills Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White River Early Learning Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 elementary schools in Buckley
1 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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foothills Elementary
How many students attend Foothills Elementary?
Foothills Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Foothills Elementary?
41.1% of students at Foothills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foothills Elementary is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Buckley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills Elementary?
Foothills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Foothills Elementary rank among public schools in Buckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Elementary ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides Foothills Elementary, White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students), Glacier Middle School (999 students), and Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.