Enrollment
414
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, WA
Fryelands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fryelands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530513003009
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fryelands Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fryelands Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fryelands Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Monroe, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513003009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fryelands Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fryelands Elementary
Fryelands Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Washington, enrolling 414 students.
At 15.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Sky Valley Education Center (985 students): Fryelands Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 34:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students) and Sky Valley Education Center (985 students) alongside Fryelands 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 Fryelands Elementary compares
Fryelands 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$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
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Fryelands Elementary is more 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 Fryelands 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 Fryelands Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky Valley Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Place Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Wagner Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fryelands 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- 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
Frank Wagner Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 14:1 students per teacher
Salem Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 17.8:1 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fryelands Elementary
How many students attend Fryelands Elementary?
Fryelands Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fryelands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fryelands Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Fryelands Elementary?
35.9% of students at Fryelands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fryelands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fryelands Elementary is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fryelands Elementary?
Fryelands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Fryelands Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Fryelands Elementary ranks #1 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 Fryelands Elementary a good school?
Fryelands Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Fryelands 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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