- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granite Falls, WA
Mountain Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Way Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530321002303
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Way Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Way Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Way Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, WA.
School address
District: Granite Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530321002303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mountain Way Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530321002303 · Granite Falls, WA Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 17.4:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Falls High School (614 students)
Mountain Way Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mountain Way Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls High School
614 students
- This school
Mountain Way Elementary
556 students
- Monte Cristo E
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 Mountain Way Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Way Elementary compares
Mountain Way 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 371 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
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Mountain Way Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Mountain Way 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 |
| Monte Cristo 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 Mountain Way Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Way Elementary
How many students attend Mountain Way Elementary?
Mountain Way Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granite Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Mountain Way Elementary?
39.6% of students at Mountain Way Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Way Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Way Elementary?
Mountain Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Way Elementary rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Way Elementary ranks #5 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 Mountain Way Elementary, Granite Falls School District also operates Granite Falls High School (614 students), Monte Cristo Elementary (502 students), and Granite Falls Middle School (448 students). See the Granite Falls School District district page for the complete list.