Enrollment
765
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irene Reither Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irene Reither Elementary School
Irene Reither Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Everson, Washington, enrolling 765 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 765 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meridian School District spends $15,650 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Everson's public schools, it stands alongside Nooksack Valley High School (520 students): Irene Reither Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Meridian School District also operates Meridian High School (534 students) and Meridian Middle School (350 students) alongside Irene Reither Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Irene Reither Elementary School compares
Irene Reither Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meridian School District, which includes Irene Reither Elementary School.
$15,650
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 64.1%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Irene Reither Elementary School a good school?
Irene Reither Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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