- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olympia, WA
Littlerock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Littlerock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530910001541
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littlerock Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Littlerock Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littlerock Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Littlerock Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530910001541 · Olympia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 15.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Littlerock Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Littlerock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school 343
Littlerock Elementary School
343 students
What this shows Littlerock Elementary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littlerock Elementary School compares
Littlerock 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,374
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Littlerock Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littlerock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littlerock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Olympia
1 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littlerock Elementary School
How many students attend Littlerock Elementary School?
Littlerock Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlerock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlerock Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% 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 Littlerock Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Littlerock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlerock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Littlerock Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlerock Elementary School?
Littlerock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Littlerock Elementary School rank among public schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Littlerock Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Littlerock Elementary School, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.