- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kalama, WA
Kalama Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kalama Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530381000584
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalama Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kalama · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalama Elem School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kalama, WA.
School address
District: Kalama School District · Washington
NCES ID 530381000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Kalama Elem School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530381000584 · Kalama, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalama High School (347 students)
Kalama Elem School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kalama Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kalama Elem School
525 students
- Kalama High Sc
Kalama High School
347 students
- Kalama Middle
Kalama Middle School
266 students
What this shows Kalama Elem School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalama Elem School compares
Kalama Elem 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Kalama Elem School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalama School District reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kalama Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalama Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalama Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalama Elem School
How many students attend Kalama Elem School?
Kalama Elem School has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kalama, WA. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalama Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalama Elem School is 15:1, which is 15% 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 Kalama Elem School?
33.3% of students at Kalama Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalama Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kalama Elem School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Kalama, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalama Elem School?
Kalama Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kalama Elem School rank among public schools in Kalama?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kalama, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kalama School District?
Besides Kalama Elem School, Kalama School District also operates Kalama High School (347 students) and Kalama Middle School (266 students). See the Kalama School District district page for the complete list.