Enrollment
148
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellensburg, WA
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530246003168
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 148
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246003168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+21% vs state
What stands out at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ellensburg, Washington, enrolling 148 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
The surrounding Ellensburg School District spends $14,747 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ellensburg's public schools, it stands alongside Early Learning Center (54 students): K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students) and Morgan Middle School (772 students) alongside K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center.
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 K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center compares
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,747
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
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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellensburg School District, which includes K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center.
$14,747
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 67.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Morgan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Ellensburg
2 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
How many students attend K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center has 148 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ellensburg, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
54.3% of students at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center rank among schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ellensburg, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ellensburg on the city page.
Is K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center a good school?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Ellensburg School District?
Besides K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Morgan Middle School (772 students), and Valley View Elementary School (408 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.
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