Enrollment
302
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goldendale, WA
Goldendale Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Goldendale Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530309000492
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldendale Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Goldendale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldendale Primary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldendale Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goldendale, WA.
School address
District: Goldendale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530309000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goldendale Primary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goldendale Primary School
Goldendale Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Goldendale, Washington, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 302 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 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #179.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Goldendale School District spends $12,569 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Goldendale School District also operates Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students) and Goldendale High School (322 students) alongside Goldendale Primary School.
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 Goldendale Primary School compares
Goldendale Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 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.
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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Goldendale Primary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goldendale School District, which includes Goldendale Primary School.
$12,569
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 81.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Goldendale Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Connections Academy Goldendale | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Goldendale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldendale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goldendale Support Service Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Goldendale Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goldendale Primary School
How many students attend Goldendale Primary School?
Goldendale Primary School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goldendale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Primary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goldendale Primary School?
65.6% of students at Goldendale Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldendale Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Goldendale Primary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Goldendale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldendale Primary School?
Goldendale Primary School 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 Goldendale Primary School rank among public schools in Goldendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldendale Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goldendale, 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 Goldendale on the city page.
Is Goldendale Primary School a good school?
Goldendale Primary School earns 44/100 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 Goldendale School District?
Besides Goldendale Primary School, Goldendale School District also operates Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students), Goldendale High School (322 students), and Goldendale Middle School (255 students). See the Goldendale School District district page for the complete list.
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