Enrollment
545
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, WA
Frank Wagner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Wagner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530513000773
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Wagner Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Wagner Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Wagner Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Wagner Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Wagner Elementary
Frank Wagner Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Washington, enrolling 545 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (30%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Sky Valley Education Center (985 students): Frank Wagner Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 34:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students) and Sky Valley Education Center (985 students) alongside Frank Wagner 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 Frank Wagner Elementary compares
Frank Wagner 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 30.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Frank Wagner Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Frank Wagner Elementary.
$16,215
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Frank Wagner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Valley Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Place Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chain Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Wagner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative education program
985 students 34:1 students per teacher
Salem Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Fryelands Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Out of District Special Ed
Special-education school
18 students
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 (~545 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Wagner Elementary
How many students attend Frank Wagner Elementary?
Frank Wagner Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Wagner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Wagner Elementary is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Frank Wagner Elementary?
63.5% of students at Frank Wagner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Wagner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Wagner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Monroe, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Wagner Elementary?
Frank Wagner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank Wagner Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Wagner Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Frank Wagner Elementary a good school?
Frank Wagner Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Monroe School District?
Besides Frank Wagner Elementary, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students), Sky Valley Education Center (985 students), and Park Place Middle School (755 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.
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