- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inchelium, WA
Inchelium Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Inchelium Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000202871
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inchelium Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Inchelium · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Inchelium Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inchelium Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inchelium, WA.
School address
District: Inchelium School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000202871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Inchelium Elementary School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530000202871 · Inchelium, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 11.3:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Inchelium High School (62 students)
Inchelium Elementary School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Inchelium Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Inchelium Elementary School
79 students
- Inchelium High
Inchelium High School
62 students
- Inchelium Midd
Inchelium Middle School
47 students
What this shows Inchelium Elementary School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inchelium Elementary School compares
Inchelium Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 93% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$29,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 74.7%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 2.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Inchelium Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Inchelium School District reports $29,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inchelium Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inchelium High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inchelium Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inchelium Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inchelium Elementary School
How many students attend Inchelium Elementary School?
Inchelium Elementary School has 79 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inchelium, WA. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inchelium Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inchelium Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 36% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% 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 Inchelium Elementary School?
86.7% of students at Inchelium Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inchelium Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Inchelium Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 74.7% of enrollment, in Inchelium, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inchelium Elementary School?
Inchelium Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Inchelium Elementary School rank among public schools in Inchelium?
By Resource Investment Index, Inchelium Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inchelium, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Inchelium School District?
Besides Inchelium Elementary School, Inchelium School District also operates Inchelium High School (62 students) and Inchelium Middle School (47 students). See the Inchelium School District district page for the complete list.