Enrollment
361
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+11% vs state
What stands out at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Ellensburg, Washington, enrolling 361 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Ellensburg School District spends $14,747 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ellensburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley View Elementary School (408 students): Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students) and Morgan Middle School (772 students) alongside Ida Nason Aronica 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 Ida Nason Aronica Elementary compares
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,747
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellensburg School District, which includes Ida Nason Aronica Elementary.
$14,747
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 67.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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