Enrollment
224
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530324000507
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School — Grapeview, WA
Federal NCES profile for Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grapeview School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grapeview Elementary & Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School reports 224 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Washington average and 30% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grapeview School District spends $19,967 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.7% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grapeview Elementary & Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 19% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,967
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 224 Top 29% in Washington — larger than 71% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.5% -19% vs state
NCES ID 530324000507
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.4%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grapeview School District, which includes Grapeview Elementary & Middle School.
$19,967
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 12.8%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
How many students attend Grapeview Elementary & Middle School?
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School has 224 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Grapeview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grapeview Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grapeview Elementary & Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grapeview Elementary & Middle School?
36.5% of students at Grapeview Elementary & Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grapeview Elementary & Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grapeview Elementary & Middle School is White at 76.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Grapeview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grapeview Elementary & Middle School?
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.