- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pullman, WA
Kamiak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kamiak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530693003694
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamiak Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamiak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiak Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693003694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Kamiak Elementary shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 530693003694 · Pullman, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 11.7:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Pullman High School (838 students)
Kamiak Elementary shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kamiak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pullman High S
Pullman High School
838 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
643 students
- Jefferson Elem 335
Jefferson Elementary
335 students
- Sunnyside Elem 326
Sunnyside Elementary
326 students
- This school 315
Kamiak Elementary
315 students
- Franklin Eleme 274
Franklin Elementary
274 students
What this shows Kamiak Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kamiak Elementary compares
Kamiak Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 5.7%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Kamiak Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pullman School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kamiak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kamiak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Pullman
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pullman Community Montessori
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kamiak Elementary
How many students attend Kamiak Elementary?
Kamiak Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pullman, WA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiak Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% 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 Kamiak Elementary?
43.7% of students at Kamiak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamiak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kamiak Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamiak Elementary?
Kamiak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Kamiak Elementary rank among schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiak Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pullman School District?
Besides Kamiak Elementary, Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students), Lincoln Middle School (643 students), and Jefferson Elementary (335 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.