Enrollment
358
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, WA
Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530132002433
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heights Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heights Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heights Elementary
Heights Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Clarkston, Washington, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Clarkston School District spends $15,221 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarkston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Parkway Elementary (330 students): Heights Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 17.4:1).
Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students) and Lincoln Middle School (346 students) alongside Heights 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 Heights Elementary compares
Heights 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$15,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston School District, which includes Heights Elementary.
$15,221
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grantham Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarkston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~358 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heights Elementary
How many students attend Heights Elementary?
Heights Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heights Elementary?
38.8% of students at Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heights Elementary is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heights Elementary?
Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Heights Elementary a good school?
Heights Elementary earns 56/100 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 Clarkston School District?
Besides Heights Elementary, Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), Lincoln Middle School (346 students), and Parkway Elementary (330 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.
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