Enrollment
315
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kamiak Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kamiak Elementary
Kamiak Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pullman, Washington, enrolling 315 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.7:1, Kamiak Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of Washington schools and 34% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pullman School District spends $15,097 per pupil, 23% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pullman's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary (335 students): Kamiak Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 16:1).
Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students) and Lincoln Middle School (643 students) alongside Kamiak 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 Kamiak Elementary compares
Kamiak 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,097
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pullman School District, which includes Kamiak Elementary.
$15,097
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
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 (~315 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kamiak Elementary a good school?
Kamiak Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 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.
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