- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moses Lake, WA
Lakeview Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530522000789
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Terrace Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Terrace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Terrace Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522000789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lakeview Terrace Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530522000789 · Moses Lake, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Lakeview Terrace Elementary held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moses Lake Hig
Moses Lake High School
1,856 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
875 students
- Frontier Middl 690
Frontier Middle School
690 students
- Park Orchard E 454
Park Orchard Elementary School
454 students
- Vicki I. Groff 413
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
413 students
- This school 303
Lakeview Terrace Elementary
303 students
What this shows Lakeview Terrace Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Terrace Elementary compares
Lakeview Terrace Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$17,536
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 39.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Lakeview Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moses Lake School District reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Terrace 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 Lakeview Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
Lakeview Terrace Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moses Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Terrace Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
69.2% of students at Lakeview Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Terrace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Terrace Elementary?
Lakeview Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lakeview Terrace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Terrace Elementary ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Moses Lake School District?
Besides Lakeview Terrace 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.