- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moses Lake, WA
Moses Lake Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Moses Lake Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530522003739
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moses Lake Early Learning Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moses Lake Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moses Lake Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522003739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Moses Lake Early Learning Center grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530522003739 · Moses Lake, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 18.4:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Moses Lake Early Learning Center grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Moses Lake Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moses Lake Hig
Moses Lake High School
1,856 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
875 students
- Frontier Middl 690
Frontier Middle School
690 students
- Park Orchard E 454
Park Orchard Elementary School
454 students
- Vicki I. Groff 413
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
413 students
- This school 221
Moses Lake Early Learning Center
221 students
What this shows Moses Lake Early Learning Center reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moses Lake Early Learning Center compares
Moses Lake Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 106% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 39.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Moses Lake Early Learning Center is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Moses Lake School District reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moses Lake Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moses Lake Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Moses Lake
1 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moses Lake Early Learning Center
How many students attend Moses Lake Early Learning Center?
Moses Lake Early Learning Center has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moses Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moses Lake Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Moses Lake Early Learning Center is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moses Lake Early Learning Center?
92.9% of students at Moses Lake Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moses Lake Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Moses Lake Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moses Lake Early Learning Center?
Moses Lake Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moses Lake Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Moses Lake Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Moses Lake School District?
Besides Moses Lake Early Learning Center, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Frontier Middle School (690 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.