- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasco, WA
Marie Curie Stem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marie Curie Stem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530657003542
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marie Curie Stem Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marie Curie Stem Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marie Curie Stem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657003542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Marie Curie Stem Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530657003542 · Pasco, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 15.7:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Marie Curie Stem Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Marie Curie Stem Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 376
Marie Curie Stem Elementary
376 students
What this shows Marie Curie Stem Elementary reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marie Curie Stem Elementary compares
Marie Curie Stem 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 95% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.9%
Asian 3.7%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Marie Curie Stem Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marie Curie Stem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marie Curie Stem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Pasco
2 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marie Curie Stem Elementary
How many students attend Marie Curie Stem Elementary?
Marie Curie Stem Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie Curie Stem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie Curie Stem Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Marie Curie Stem Elementary?
87.7% of students at Marie Curie Stem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie Curie Stem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marie Curie Stem Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie Curie Stem Elementary?
Marie Curie Stem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Marie Curie Stem Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Marie Curie Stem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pasco, 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 Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Marie Curie Stem Elementary, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.