- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
Maya Angelou Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maya Angelou Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657002950
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maya Angelou Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Maya Angelou Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maya Angelou Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657002950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Maya Angelou Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530657002950 · Pasco, WA Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 17:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Maya Angelou Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Maya Angelou 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 579
Maya Angelou Elementary
579 students
What this shows Maya Angelou Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maya Angelou Elementary compares
Maya Angelou 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 29.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Maya Angelou 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 Maya Angelou Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maya Angelou 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 other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgie Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maya Angelou Elementary
How many students attend Maya Angelou Elementary?
Maya Angelou Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Elementary is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Maya Angelou Elementary?
54.2% of students at Maya Angelou Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maya Angelou Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maya Angelou Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maya Angelou Elementary?
Maya Angelou Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Maya Angelou Elementary rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Maya Angelou Elementary ranks #4 of 10 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 schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Maya Angelou 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.