Enrollment
507
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Mound Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Mound Elementary
Grand Mound Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, Washington, enrolling 507 students.
At 16.9:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rochester School District also operates Rochester High School (608 students) and Rochester Middle School (535 students) alongside Grand Mound 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 Grand Mound Elementary compares
Grand Mound 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Grand Mound Elementary.
$17,251
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 74.7%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grand Mound Elementary a good school?
Grand Mound Elementary earns 35/100 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 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.
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