- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everson, WA
Nooksack Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nooksack Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530567002699
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nooksack Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Everson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nooksack Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Everson, WA.
School address
District: Nooksack Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530567002699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Nooksack Elementary grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530567002699 · Everson, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Nooksack Valley High School (520 students)
Nooksack Elementary grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nooksack Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nooksack Valle
Nooksack Valley High School
520 students
- Nooksack Valle
Nooksack Valley Middle School
469 students
- This school
Nooksack Elementary
412 students
- Sumas Elementa
Sumas Elementary
295 students
- Everson Elemen
Everson Elementary
288 students
- Nooksack Valle 34
Nooksack Valley Special Services
34 students
What this shows Nooksack Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nooksack Elementary compares
Nooksack Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$17,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Nooksack Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nooksack Valley School District reports $17,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nooksack Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nooksack Valley Special Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nooksack Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Everson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Irene Reither Elementary School
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Valley High School
Standard public school
520 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Everson Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special-education school
34 students 34:1 students per teacher
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nooksack Elementary
How many students attend Nooksack Elementary?
Nooksack Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Everson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Nooksack Elementary?
48.0% of students at Nooksack Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nooksack Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nooksack Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Everson, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nooksack Elementary?
Nooksack Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Nooksack Elementary rank among schools in Everson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nooksack Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Everson, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nooksack Valley School District?
Besides Nooksack Elementary, Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students), Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students), and Sumas Elementary (295 students). See the Nooksack Valley School District district page for the complete list.