Enrollment
282
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moses Lake, WA
Knolls Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Knolls Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530522000788
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knolls Vista Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Knolls Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knolls Vista Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knolls Vista Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knolls Vista Elementary
Knolls Vista Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Moses Lake, Washington, enrolling 282 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (26%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moses Lake School District spends $15,641 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moses Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Orchard Elementary School (454 students): Knolls Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.8:1).
Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students) and Columbia Middle School (875 students) alongside Knolls Vista 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 Knolls Vista Elementary compares
Knolls Vista 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,641
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
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 25.9%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Knolls Vista Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moses Lake School District, which includes Knolls Vista Elementary.
$15,641
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.8%
State 76.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 Knolls Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knolls Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Moses Lake
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Knolls Vista Elementary
How many students attend Knolls Vista Elementary?
Knolls Vista Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knolls Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Knolls Vista Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Knolls Vista Elementary?
69.3% of students at Knolls Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knolls Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Knolls Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knolls Vista Elementary?
Knolls Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knolls Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Knolls Vista Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake on the city page.
Is Knolls Vista Elementary a good school?
Knolls Vista Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Moses Lake School District?
Besides Knolls Vista Elementary, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Frontier Middle School (690 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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