- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medical Lake, WA
Hallett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hallett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530495002487
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallett Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Medical Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallett Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallett Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Medical Lake, WA.
School address
District: Medical Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530495002487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hallett Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530495002487 · Medical Lake, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 16:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Medical Lake High School (506 students)
Hallett Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hallett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medical Lake H
Medical Lake High School
506 students
- This school
Hallett Elementary School
496 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson Elementary School
459 students
- Medical Lake M
Medical Lake Middle School
381 students
What this shows Hallett Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hallett Elementary School compares
Hallett Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Hallett Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medical Lake School District reports $15,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hallett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medical Lake Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Medical Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hallett Elementary School
How many students attend Hallett Elementary School?
Hallett Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medical Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallett Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Hallett Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Hallett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hallett Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Medical Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallett Elementary School?
Hallett Elementary 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 Hallett Elementary School rank among public schools in Medical Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallett Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Medical Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medical Lake School District?
Besides Hallett Elementary School, Medical Lake School District also operates Medical Lake High School (506 students), Michael Anderson Elementary School (459 students), and Medical Lake Middle School (381 students). See the Medical Lake School District district page for the complete list.