- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, WA
Grand Mound Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grand Mound Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530747001116
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Mound Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Mound Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Mound Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA.
School address
District: Rochester School District · Washington
NCES ID 530747001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Grand Mound Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530747001116 · Rochester, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 16.9:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (608 students)
Grand Mound Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Grand Mound Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
608 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
535 students
- This school
Grand Mound Elementary
507 students
- Rochester Prim
Rochester Primary School
488 students
- H.E.a.R.T. Hig 37
H.E.a.R.T. High School
37 students
What this shows Grand Mound Elementary reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Mound Elementary compares
Grand Mound 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$18,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Grand Mound Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Mound Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H.E.a.R.T. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Mound Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Mound Elementary
How many students attend Grand Mound Elementary?
Grand Mound Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, WA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Mound Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Mound Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Grand Mound Elementary?
57.9% of students at Grand Mound Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Mound Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grand Mound Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Mound Elementary?
Grand Mound Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Grand Mound Elementary rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Mound Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester School District?
Besides Grand Mound Elementary, Rochester School District also operates Rochester High School (608 students), Rochester Middle School (535 students), and Rochester Primary School (488 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.