- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Heights Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530132002433 · Clarkston, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 17.9:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students)
Heights Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Franci
Charles Francis Adams High School
670 students
- This school
Heights Elementary
358 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
346 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
330 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
290 students
- Grantham Eleme 252
Grantham Elementary
252 students
What this shows Heights Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heights Elementary compares
Heights 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,653
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
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.
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
District finance for Clarkston School District reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~358 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.