- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Ilalko Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ilalko Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030000698
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ilalko Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ilalko Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ilalko Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ilalko Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530030000698 · Auburn, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 16.7:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Ilalko Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ilalko Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 468
Ilalko Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Ilalko Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ilalko Elementary School compares
Ilalko 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,620
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 30.1%
Asian 10.7%
African American 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.8%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Ilalko Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ilalko Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ilalko Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Willow Crest Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Bowman Creek Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Online
Standard public school
264 students 10.2:1 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ilalko Elementary School
How many students attend Ilalko Elementary School?
Ilalko Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ilalko Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ilalko Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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 Ilalko Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Ilalko Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ilalko Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ilalko Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ilalko Elementary School?
Ilalko Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Ilalko Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ilalko Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Ilalko Elementary School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.