- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everson, WA
Irene Reither Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irene Reither Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530501000766
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irene Reither Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Everson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Irene Reither Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Reither Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Everson, WA.
School address
District: Meridian School District · Washington
NCES ID 530501000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Irene Reither Elementary School grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 530501000766 · Everson, WA Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 16.6:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian High School (534 students)
Irene Reither Elementary School grew from 707 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Irene Reither Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Irene Reither Elementary School
765 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
534 students
- Meridian Middl
Meridian Middle School
350 students
- Meridian Paren 208
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
208 students
- Meridian Speci 26
Meridian Special Programs
26 students
- Meridian Impac 21
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
21 students
What this shows Irene Reither Elementary School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irene Reither Elementary School compares
Irene Reither Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,219
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Irene Reither Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meridian School District reports $16,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irene Reither Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian Parent Partnership Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Special Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Meridian Impact Re-Engagement | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Irene Reither Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Everson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nooksack Valley High School
Standard public school
520 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Everson Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special-education school
34 students 34:1 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irene Reither Elementary School
How many students attend Irene Reither Elementary School?
Irene Reither Elementary School has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene Reither Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene Reither Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% 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 Irene Reither Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Irene Reither Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irene Reither Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irene Reither Elementary School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Everson, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irene Reither Elementary School?
Irene Reither Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Irene Reither Elementary School rank among schools in Everson?
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Reither Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Everson, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everson on the city page.
What other schools are in Meridian School District?
Besides Irene Reither Elementary School, Meridian School District also operates Meridian High School (534 students), Meridian Middle School (350 students), and Meridian Parent Partnership Program (208 students). See the Meridian School District district page for the complete list.