- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toppenish, WA
Kirkwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530897001812
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkwood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Toppenish · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Toppenish, WA.
School address
District: Toppenish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530897001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kirkwood Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530897001812 · Toppenish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 15.5:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Toppenish High School (969 students)
Kirkwood Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kirkwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toppenish High
Toppenish High School
969 students
- Toppenish Midd
Toppenish Middle School
757 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
484 students
- This school 387
Kirkwood Elementary School
387 students
- Garfield Eleme 310
Garfield Elementary School
310 students
- Lincoln Elemen 244
Lincoln Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Kirkwood Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkwood Elementary School compares
Kirkwood Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 101% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,015
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Kirkwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toppenish School District reports $18,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirkwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toppenish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toppenish Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood Elementary School
How many students attend Kirkwood Elementary School?
Kirkwood Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toppenish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Kirkwood Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Kirkwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kirkwood Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Toppenish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkwood Elementary School?
Kirkwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Kirkwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toppenish?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Toppenish, 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 Toppenish on the city page.
What other schools are in Toppenish School District?
Besides Kirkwood Elementary School, Toppenish School District also operates Toppenish High School (969 students), Toppenish Middle School (757 students), and Valley View Elementary (484 students). See the Toppenish School District district page for the complete list.