- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colville, WA
Fort Colville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fort Colville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530163001898
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Colville Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Colville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Colville Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Colville Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Colville, WA.
School address
District: Colville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530163001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fort Colville Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530163001898 · Colville, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.9:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Colville Senior High School (506 students)
Fort Colville Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fort Colville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colville Senio
Colville Senior High School
506 students
- Hofstetter Ele
Hofstetter Elementary
407 students
- Colville Junio
Colville Junior High School
401 students
- This school
Fort Colville Elementary
355 students
- Panorama Schoo 68
Panorama School
68 students
- Colville Fish 1
Colville Fish Hatchery
1 students
What this shows Fort Colville Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Colville Elementary compares
Fort Colville 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$15,840
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Fort Colville Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colville School District reports $15,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Colville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hofstetter Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colville Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panorama School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colville Fish Hatchery | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Colville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Similar elementary schools in Colville
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Colville Elementary
How many students attend Fort Colville Elementary?
Fort Colville Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Colville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Colville Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Fort Colville Elementary?
62.3% of students at Fort Colville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Colville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fort Colville Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Colville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Colville Elementary?
Fort Colville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fort Colville Elementary rank among public schools in Colville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Colville Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Colville, 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 Colville on the city page.
What other schools are in Colville School District?
Besides Fort Colville Elementary, Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students), Hofstetter Elementary (407 students), and Colville Junior High School (401 students). See the Colville School District district page for the complete list.