- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chehalis, WA
James W Lintott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James W Lintott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530117003654
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James W Lintott Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chehalis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James W Lintott Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James W Lintott Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chehalis, WA.
School address
District: Chehalis School District · Washington
NCES ID 530117003654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
James W Lintott Elementary School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530117003654 · Chehalis, WA Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 16.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: W F West High School (950 students)
James W Lintott Elementary School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
James W Lintott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W F West High
W F West High School
950 students
- Chehalis Middl
Chehalis Middle School
692 students
- Orin C Smith E
Orin C Smith Elementary School
647 students
- This school
James W Lintott Elementary School
634 students
- Green Hill Aca 163
Green Hill Academic School
163 students
- Lewis County A 38
Lewis County Alternative School
38 students
What this shows James W Lintott Elementary School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How James W Lintott Elementary School compares
James W Lintott Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% 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
21.6%
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
$17,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, James W Lintott Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chehalis School District reports $17,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James W Lintott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chehalis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orin C Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Academic School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James W Lintott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Chehalis
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about James W Lintott Elementary School
How many students attend James W Lintott Elementary School?
James W Lintott Elementary School has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chehalis, WA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W Lintott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James W Lintott Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 James W Lintott Elementary School?
45.4% of students at James W Lintott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James W Lintott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James W Lintott Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Chehalis, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James W Lintott Elementary School?
James W Lintott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James W Lintott Elementary School rank among schools in Chehalis?
By Resource Investment Index, James W Lintott Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chehalis, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chehalis on the city page.
What other schools are in Chehalis School District?
Besides James W Lintott Elementary School, Chehalis School District also operates W F West High School (950 students), Chehalis Middle School (692 students), and Orin C Smith Elementary School (647 students). See the Chehalis School District district page for the complete list.