- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washougal, WA
Gause Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gause Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530954001623
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gause Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
Gause Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Gause Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530954001623 · Washougal, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 12.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Washougal High School (942 students)
Gause Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gause Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washougal High
Washougal High School
942 students
- Jemtegaard Mid
Jemtegaard Middle School
408 students
- Columbia River 340
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340 students
- Cape Horn Skye 284
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284 students
- Hathaway Eleme 272
Hathaway Elementary
272 students
- This school 224
Gause Elementary
224 students
What this shows Gause Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gause Elementary compares
Gause 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Gause Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Washougal School District reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gause Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hathaway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gause Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Washougal
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hathaway Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Washougal Special Services
Special-education school
36 students
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative education program
13 students
Nationwide other 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gause Elementary
How many students attend Gause Elementary?
Gause Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washougal, WA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gause Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gause Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% 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 Gause Elementary?
40.1% of students at Gause Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gause Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gause Elementary is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gause Elementary?
Gause Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Washougal School District?
Besides Gause Elementary, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.