Enrollment
412
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nooksack Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nooksack Elementary
Nooksack Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Everson, Washington, enrolling 412 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #448, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Everson's public schools, it stands alongside Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students): Nooksack Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Nooksack Valley School District also operates Nooksack Valley High School (520 students) and Nooksack Valley Middle School (469 students) alongside Nooksack Elementary.
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 Nooksack Elementary compares
Nooksack Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nooksack Valley School District, which includes Nooksack Elementary.
$16,914
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 64.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~412 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nooksack Elementary a good school?
Nooksack Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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