- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buckley, WA
Mountain Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530978001720
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Meadow Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Buckley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Meadow Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Meadow Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978001720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mountain Meadow Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530978001720 · Buckley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 21.1:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: White River High School (1,340 students)
Mountain Meadow Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mountain Meadow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Hi
White River High School
1,340 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- Elk Ridge Elem
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- Foothills Elem 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- This school 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- White River Ea 360
White River Early Learning Center
360 students
What this shows Mountain Meadow Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Meadow Elementary compares
Mountain Meadow 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,365
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Mountain Meadow Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Meadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White River Early Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Meadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Buckley
1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Mountain Meadow Elementary?
Mountain Meadow Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buckley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadow Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Meadow Elementary?
17.3% of students at Mountain Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Meadow Elementary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Buckley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Meadow Elementary?
Mountain Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mountain Meadow Elementary rank among public schools in Buckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Meadow Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Buckley, 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 Buckley on the city page.
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides Mountain Meadow Elementary, White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students), Glacier Middle School (999 students), and Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.