- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Goldendale Primary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530309000492 · Goldendale, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 17.8:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students)
Goldendale Primary School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Goldendale Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Con
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
2,121 students
- Goldendale Hig 322
Goldendale High School
322 students
- This school 302
Goldendale Primary School
302 students
- Goldendale Mid 255
Goldendale Middle School
255 students
- Goldendale Sup 13
Goldendale Support Service Center
13 students
What this shows Goldendale Primary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldendale Primary School compares
Goldendale Primary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Goldendale School District reports $12,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~302 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.