Enrollment
176
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Enumclaw, WA
Jj Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jj Smith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530000103598
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jj Smith Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Enumclaw · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jj Smith Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jj Smith Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Enumclaw, WA.
School address
District: Enumclaw School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000103598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jj Smith Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jj Smith Elementary
Jj Smith Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Enumclaw, Washington, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 66% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Among Enumclaw's public schools, it stands alongside Westwood Elementary School (409 students): Jj Smith Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.3:1 vs 17:1).
Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students) and Enumclaw Middle School (522 students) alongside Jj Smith 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 Jj Smith Elementary compares
Jj Smith 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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
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.
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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Jj Smith Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enumclaw School District, which includes Jj Smith Elementary.
$15,976
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 67.7%
Federal 8.4%
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 Jj Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enumclaw Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Kibler Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Diamond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jj Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Enumclaw
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~176 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jj Smith Elementary
How many students attend Jj Smith Elementary?
Jj Smith Elementary has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jj Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jj Smith Elementary is 29.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jj Smith Elementary?
57.7% of students at Jj Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jj Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jj Smith Elementary is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Enumclaw, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jj Smith Elementary?
Jj Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jj Smith Elementary rank among schools in Enumclaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Jj Smith Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Enumclaw, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Enumclaw on the city page.
Is Jj Smith Elementary a good school?
Jj Smith Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. 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 Enumclaw School District?
Besides Jj Smith Elementary, Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students), Enumclaw Middle School (522 students), and Thunder Mountain Middle School (506 students). See the Enumclaw School District district page for the complete list.
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