- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Othello, WA
Lutacaga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lutacaga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530648000955
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lutacaga Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lutacaga Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lutacaga Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lutacaga Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 530648000955 · Othello, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 13.9:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Othello High School (1,338 students)
Lutacaga Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lutacaga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Othello High S
Othello High School
1,338 students
- Mcfarland Midd
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- Wahitis Elemen
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- Scootney Sprin
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- Hiawatha Eleme
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- This school
Lutacaga Elementary
541 students
What this shows Lutacaga Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lutacaga Elementary compares
Lutacaga 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 68% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,260
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 3.0%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Lutacaga Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lutacaga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahitis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scootney Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lutacaga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Othello
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lutacaga Elementary
How many students attend Lutacaga Elementary?
Lutacaga Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Othello, WA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutacaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutacaga Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Lutacaga Elementary?
75.6% of students at Lutacaga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lutacaga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lutacaga Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lutacaga Elementary?
Lutacaga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lutacaga Elementary rank among elementary schools in Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Lutacaga Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, 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 Othello on the city page.
What other schools are in Othello School District?
Besides Lutacaga Elementary, Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students), Mcfarland Middle School (702 students), and Wahitis Elementary School (606 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.