- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ilwaco, WA
Ilwaco High School
Federal NCES profile for Ilwaco High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530606002528
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ilwaco High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 297
- students enrolled
Ilwaco High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ocean Beach School District · Washington
NCES ID 530606002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ilwaco High School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530606002528 · Ilwaco, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 19.8:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Park Elementary (212 students)
Ilwaco High School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ilwaco High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ilwaco High School
297 students
- Ocean Park Ele
Ocean Park Elementary
212 students
- Long Beach Ele
Long Beach Elementary School
189 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary School
188 students
- Ocean Beach Op 56
Ocean Beach Options Academy
56 students
- Ocean Beach Ea 24
Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center
24 students
What this shows Ilwaco High School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ilwaco High School compares
Ilwaco High 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$16,687
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Ilwaco High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean Beach School District reports $16,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ilwaco High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Options Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ilwaco High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ilwaco High School
How many students attend Ilwaco High School?
Ilwaco High School has 297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ilwaco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ilwaco High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ilwaco High School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ilwaco High School?
54.1% of students at Ilwaco High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ilwaco High School?
The largest demographic group at Ilwaco High School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Ilwaco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ilwaco High School?
Ilwaco High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Ocean Beach School District?
Besides Ilwaco High School, Ocean Beach School District also operates Ocean Park Elementary (212 students), Long Beach Elementary School (189 students), and Hilltop Elementary School (188 students). See the Ocean Beach School District district page for the complete list.