- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellensburg, WA
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ida Nason Aronica Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530246003887
361 students enrolled
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246003887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 530246003887 · Ellensburg, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 49.8% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellensburg High School (957 students)
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellensburg Hig
Ellensburg High School
957 students
- Morgan Middle
Morgan Middle School
772 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
408 students
- This school 361
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
361 students
- Mt. Stuart Ele 336
Mt. Stuart Elementary
336 students
- Lincoln Elemen 334
Lincoln Elementary
334 students
What this shows Ida Nason Aronica Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Nason Aronica Elementary compares
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$16,335
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.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Ellensburg School District reports $16,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ida Nason Aronica Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Morgan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Nason Aronica Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellensburg
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
How many students attend Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellensburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 68.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
49.8% of students at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What other schools are in Ellensburg School District?
Besides Ida Nason Aronica Elementary, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Morgan Middle School (772 students), and Valley View Elementary School (408 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.