- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granite Falls, WA
Monte Cristo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Monte Cristo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530321002482
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Cristo Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Cristo Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Cristo Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, WA.
School address
District: Granite Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530321002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Monte Cristo Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530321002482 · Granite Falls, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 16.7:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Falls High School (614 students)
Monte Cristo Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Monte Cristo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls High School
614 students
- Mountain Way E
Mountain Way Elementary
556 students
- This school
Monte Cristo Elementary
502 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Middle School
448 students
- Crossroads Hig 188
Crossroads High School
188 students
- Granite Falls 47
Granite Falls Open Doors
47 students
What this shows Monte Cristo Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Cristo Elementary compares
Monte Cristo 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Monte Cristo Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite Falls School District reports $16,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Cristo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Way Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Open Doors | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Cristo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Cristo Elementary
How many students attend Monte Cristo Elementary?
Monte Cristo Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granite Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Cristo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Cristo Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Monte Cristo Elementary?
38.3% of students at Monte Cristo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Cristo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Monte Cristo Elementary is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Cristo Elementary?
Monte Cristo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Monte Cristo Elementary rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Cristo Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Granite Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite Falls School District?
Besides Monte Cristo Elementary, Granite Falls School District also operates Granite Falls High School (614 students), Mountain Way Elementary (556 students), and Granite Falls Middle School (448 students). See the Granite Falls School District district page for the complete list.