Enrollment
453
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anacortes, WA
Island View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Island View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530015000018
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Island View Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Anacortes · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Island View Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Island View Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Anacortes, WA.
School address
District: Anacortes School District · Washington
NCES ID 530015000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Island View Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Island View Elementary
Island View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Anacortes, Washington, enrolling 453 students.
At 16.2:1, 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 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #281.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 566 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Anacortes's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fidalgo Elementary (339 students): Island View Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes High School (766 students) and Anacortes Middle School (617 students) alongside Island View Elementary.
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 Island View Elementary compares
Island View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$18,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Island View Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anacortes School District, which includes Island View Elementary.
$18,179
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 Island View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anacortes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fidalgo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Erie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cap Sante High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Island View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Anacortes
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Island View Elementary
How many students attend Island View Elementary?
Island View Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anacortes, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Island View Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Island View Elementary?
24.0% of students at Island View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Island View Elementary is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Anacortes, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island View Elementary?
Island View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Island View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anacortes?
By Resource Investment Index, Island View Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Anacortes, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anacortes on the city page.
Is Island View Elementary a good school?
Island View Elementary earns 44/100 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 Anacortes School District?
Besides Island View Elementary, Anacortes School District also operates Anacortes High School (766 students), Anacortes Middle School (617 students), and Fidalgo Elementary (339 students). See the Anacortes School District district page for the complete list.
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