Enrollment
347
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mossyrock, WA
Mossyrock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mossyrock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530525000795
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mossyrock Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 347
- students enrolled
Mossyrock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mossyrock School District · Washington
NCES ID 530525000795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mossyrock Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mossyrock Elementary School
Mossyrock Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mossyrock, Washington, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 39/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mossyrock School District spends $15,422 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mossyrock School District also operates Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School (281 students) and Mossyrock Academy (16 students) alongside Mossyrock Elementary School.
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 Mossyrock Elementary School compares
Mossyrock Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$15,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Mossyrock Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mossyrock School District, which includes Mossyrock Elementary School.
$15,422
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 74.2%
Federal 10.4%
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 Mossyrock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mossyrock Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mossyrock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mossyrock Elementary School
How many students attend Mossyrock Elementary School?
Mossyrock Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mossyrock, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mossyrock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mossyrock Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mossyrock Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Mossyrock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mossyrock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mossyrock Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Mossyrock, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mossyrock Elementary School?
Mossyrock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Mossyrock Elementary School a good school?
Mossyrock Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Mossyrock School District?
Besides Mossyrock Elementary School, Mossyrock School District also operates Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School (281 students) and Mossyrock Academy (16 students). See the Mossyrock School District district page for the complete list.
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