- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moses Lake, WA
Larson Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Larson Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530522000790
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larson Heights Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Larson Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larson Heights Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Larson Heights Elementary shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530522000790 · Moses Lake, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.3:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Larson Heights Elementary shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Larson Heights 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 292
Larson Heights Elementary
292 students
What this shows Larson Heights Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larson Heights Elementary compares
Larson Heights 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 33.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Larson Heights Elementary is less 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 Larson Heights 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 | Lower 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 Larson Heights 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larson Heights Elementary
How many students attend Larson Heights Elementary?
Larson Heights Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moses Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larson Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Larson Heights Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Larson Heights Elementary?
79.8% of students at Larson Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larson Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Larson Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larson Heights Elementary?
Larson Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larson Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Larson Heights Elementary ranks #1 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 Larson Heights 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.