Enrollment
767
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Harbor Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530594000904
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Harbor Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Harbor Intermediate School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Harbor Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Harbor Intermediate School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Harbor Intermediate School
Oak Harbor Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Oak Harbor, Washington, enrolling 767 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oak Harbor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elementary (460 students): Oak Harbor Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students) and North Whidbey Middle School (705 students) alongside Oak Harbor Intermediate School.
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 Oak Harbor Intermediate School compares
Oak Harbor Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$17,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 6.4%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Oak Harbor Intermediate School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Harbor School District, which includes Oak Harbor Intermediate School.
$17,926
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 63.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 Oak Harbor Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Harbor Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Harbor
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Crescent Harbor Elem
Standard public school
419 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Olympic View Elem
Standard public school
411 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Broad View Elementary
Standard public school
369 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Harbor Intermediate School
How many students attend Oak Harbor Intermediate School?
Oak Harbor Intermediate School has 767 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Oak Harbor Intermediate School?
32.4% of students at Oak Harbor Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Harbor Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Harbor Intermediate School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Harbor Intermediate School?
Oak Harbor Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Oak Harbor Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Harbor Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor on the city page.
Is Oak Harbor Intermediate School a good school?
Oak Harbor Intermediate School earns 43/100 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 Oak Harbor School District?
Besides Oak Harbor Intermediate School, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students), North Whidbey Middle School (705 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (460 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.
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