- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wenatchee, WA
John Newbery Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Newbery Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530966000991
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Newbery Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Newbery Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Newbery Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
John Newbery Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530966000991 · Wenatchee, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
John Newbery Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
John Newbery Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- This school 437
John Newbery Elementary
437 students
What this shows John Newbery Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Newbery Elementary compares
John Newbery Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, John Newbery Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Newbery Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Newbery Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Wenatchee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Newbery Elementary
How many students attend John Newbery Elementary?
John Newbery Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Newbery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Newbery Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 John Newbery Elementary?
52.1% of students at John Newbery Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Newbery Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Newbery Elementary is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Newbery Elementary?
John Newbery Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 John Newbery Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, John Newbery Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides John Newbery Elementary, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.