Enrollment
355
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Colville Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Colville Elementary
Fort Colville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Colville, Washington, enrolling 355 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Colville School District spends $14,286 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Colville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hofstetter Elementary (407 students): Fort Colville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.7:1).
Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students) and Hofstetter Elementary (407 students) alongside Fort Colville 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 Fort Colville Elementary compares
Fort Colville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colville School District, which includes Fort Colville Elementary.
$14,286
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 75.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~355 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fort Colville Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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