- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cowiche, WA
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530351000518
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cowiche · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cowiche, WA.
School address
District: Highland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530351000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 530351000518 · Cowiche, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 12.4:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (366 students)
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
366 students
- This school
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
249 students
- Highland Junio
Highland Junior High School
243 students
- Tieton Interme
Tieton Intermediate School
202 students
What this shows Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary compares
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$17,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
White 25.7%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Highland School District reports $17,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tieton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
How many students attend Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cowiche, WA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% 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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
73.1% of students at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Cowiche, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary rank among public schools in Cowiche?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cowiche, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland School District?
Besides Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary, Highland School District also operates Highland High School (366 students), Highland Junior High School (243 students), and Tieton Intermediate School (202 students). See the Highland School District district page for the complete list.