- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Wenatchee, WA
Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530231000321
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in East Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in East Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Eastmont School District · Washington
NCES ID 530231000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lee Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530231000321 · East Wenatchee, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 16.3:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students)
Lee Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastmont Senio
Eastmont Senior High
1,534 students
- Eastmont Junio
Eastmont Junior High
687 students
- Sterling Junio
Sterling Junior High School
676 students
- Cascade Elemen 568
Cascade Elementary
568 students
- Grant Elementa 534
Grant Elementary School
534 students
- This school 522
Lee Elementary
522 students
What this shows Lee Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Elementary compares
Lee 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$16,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 46.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Lee Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastmont School District reports $16,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmont Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in East Wenatchee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cascade Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Kenroy Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Clovis Point Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 17:1 students per teacher
Eastmont Academy
Alternative education program
10 students
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Elementary
How many students attend Lee Elementary?
Lee Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Lee Elementary?
64.3% of students at Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in East Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Elementary?
Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Lee Elementary rank among elementary schools in East Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastmont School District?
Besides Lee Elementary, Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students), Eastmont Junior High (687 students), and Sterling Junior High School (676 students). See the Eastmont School District district page for the complete list.