- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, WA
Idlewild Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Idlewild Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530141000258
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idlewild Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Idlewild Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idlewild Elementary School ranks #3 of 14 schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Idlewild Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530141000258 · Lakewood, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Idlewild Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Idlewild Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- This school 380
Idlewild Elementary School
380 students
What this shows Idlewild Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idlewild Elementary School compares
Idlewild 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 11.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Idlewild Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idlewild Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idlewild Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Standard public school
738 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Four Heroes Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Hope Academy
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 15:1 students per teacher
Tyee Park Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Park Lodge Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idlewild Elementary School
How many students attend Idlewild Elementary School?
Idlewild Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Idlewild Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Idlewild Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idlewild Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Idlewild Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idlewild Elementary School?
Idlewild Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Idlewild Elementary School rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Idlewild Elementary School ranks #3 of 14 schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Idlewild Elementary School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.