Enrollment
368
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Methow Valley Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Methow Valley Elementary
Methow Valley Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winthrop, Washington, enrolling 368 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winthrop's public schools, it stands alongside Liberty Bell Jr Sr High (356 students): Methow Valley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.2:1).
Methow Valley School District also operates Liberty Bell Jr Sr High (356 students) and Methow Valley Independent Learning Center (35 students) alongside Methow Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Methow Valley Elementary compares
Methow Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methow Valley School District, which includes Methow Valley Elementary.
$16,843
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Winthrop on the city page.
Is Methow Valley Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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