- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mattawa, WA
Mattawa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mattawa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530936001595
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattawa Elementary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mattawa · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattawa Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mattawa, WA.
School address
District: Wahluke School District · Washington
NCES ID 530936001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Mattawa Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530936001595 · Mattawa, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 8:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahluke High School (750 students)
Mattawa Elementary shrank from 355 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mattawa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahluke High S
Wahluke High School
750 students
- Wahluke Junior
Wahluke Junior High
554 students
- Saddle Mountai
Saddle Mountain Elementary
470 students
- Morris Schott
Morris Schott Elementary
317 students
- This school 199
Mattawa Elementary
199 students
- Mattawa Elemen 119
Mattawa Elementary Pre-School
119 students
What this shows Mattawa Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattawa Elementary compares
Mattawa 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 97% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 99.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Mattawa Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahluke School District reports $19,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mattawa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahluke Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Schott Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mattawa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mattawa
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mattawa Elementary
How many students attend Mattawa Elementary?
Mattawa Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mattawa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattawa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattawa Elementary is 8:1, which is 55% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% 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 Mattawa Elementary?
88.7% of students at Mattawa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattawa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mattawa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Mattawa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattawa Elementary?
Mattawa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Mattawa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mattawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattawa Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mattawa, 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 Mattawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wahluke School District?
Besides Mattawa Elementary, Wahluke School District also operates Wahluke High School (750 students), Wahluke Junior High (554 students), and Saddle Mountain Elementary (470 students). See the Wahluke School District district page for the complete list.