- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellensburg, WA
Mt. Stuart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Stuart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530246000368
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Stuart Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Stuart Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Stuart Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mt. Stuart Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530246000368 · Ellensburg, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 14:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellensburg High School (957 students)
Mt. Stuart Elementary shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mt. Stuart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellensburg Hig
Ellensburg High School
957 students
- Morgan Middle
Morgan Middle School
772 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
408 students
- Ida Nason Aron 361
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
361 students
- This school 336
Mt. Stuart Elementary
336 students
- Lincoln Elemen 334
Lincoln Elementary
334 students
What this shows Mt. Stuart Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Stuart Elementary compares
Mt. Stuart Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$16,335
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Mt. Stuart Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellensburg School District reports $16,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Stuart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Stuart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellensburg
3 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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Stuart Elementary
How many students attend Mt. Stuart Elementary?
Mt. Stuart Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellensburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Stuart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Stuart Elementary is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower 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 Mt. Stuart Elementary?
43.3% of students at Mt. Stuart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Stuart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Stuart Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Stuart Elementary?
Mt. Stuart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Mt. Stuart Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Stuart Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellensburg School District?
Besides Mt. Stuart Elementary, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Morgan Middle School (772 students), and Valley View Elementary School (408 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.