- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mattawa, WA
Morris Schott Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morris Schott Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530936001890
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Schott Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Mattawa · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Schott Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Schott Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mattawa, WA.
School address
District: Wahluke School District · Washington
NCES ID 530936001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Morris Schott Elementary held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530936001890 · Mattawa, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 19.8:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahluke High School (750 students)
Morris Schott Elementary held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Morris Schott 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
- This school
Morris Schott Elementary
317 students
- Mattawa Elemen 199
Mattawa Elementary
199 students
- Mattawa Elemen 119
Mattawa Elementary Pre-School
119 students
What this shows Morris Schott Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Schott Elementary compares
Morris Schott 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 100% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 264 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 98.1%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Morris Schott 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 Morris Schott Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wahluke Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Schott 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
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Schott Elementary
How many students attend Morris Schott Elementary?
Morris Schott Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mattawa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Schott Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Schott Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Schott Elementary?
90.1% of students at Morris Schott Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Schott Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morris Schott Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Mattawa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Schott Elementary?
Morris Schott Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Morris Schott Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mattawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Schott Elementary ranks #3 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 Morris Schott 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.