- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winthrop, WA
Methow Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Methow Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530502002526
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Methow Valley Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Methow Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Methow Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Winthrop, WA.
School address
District: Methow Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530502002526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Methow Valley Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530502002526 · Winthrop, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 15.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Bell Jr Sr High (356 students)
Methow Valley Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Methow Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Methow Valley Elementary
368 students
- Liberty Bell J
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High
356 students
- Methow Valley 35
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
35 students
- Alternative Ed 26
Alternative Educational Experience
26 students
What this shows Methow Valley Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Methow Valley Elementary compares
Methow Valley 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Methow Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Methow Valley School District reports $18,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Methow Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Jr Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Methow Valley Independent Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alternative Educational Experience | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Methow Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Winthrop
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Methow Valley Elementary
How many students attend Methow Valley Elementary?
Methow Valley Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winthrop, WA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methow Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Methow Valley Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Methow Valley Elementary?
28.6% of students at Methow Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Methow Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Methow Valley Elementary is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Winthrop, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Methow Valley Elementary?
Methow Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Methow Valley Elementary rank among schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Methow Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Winthrop, 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 Methow Valley School District?
Besides Methow Valley Elementary, Methow Valley School District also operates Liberty Bell Jr Sr High (356 students), Methow Valley Independent Learning Center (35 students), and Alternative Educational Experience (26 students). See the Methow Valley School District district page for the complete list.