- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westport, WA
Ocosta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ocosta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530609000913
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocosta Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 321
- students enrolled
Ocosta Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ocosta School District · Washington
NCES ID 530609000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ocosta Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530609000913 · Westport, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.9:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocosta Junior - Senior High (272 students)
Ocosta Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ocosta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ocosta Elementary School
321 students
- Ocosta Junior
Ocosta Junior - Senior High
272 students
- Ocosta Ale 7
Ocosta Ale
7 students
What this shows Ocosta Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocosta Elementary School compares
Ocosta Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,923
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Ocosta Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocosta School District reports $20,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocosta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocosta Junior - Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocosta Ale | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ocosta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Westport
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocosta Elementary School
How many students attend Ocosta Elementary School?
Ocosta Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westport, WA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocosta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocosta Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Ocosta Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Ocosta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocosta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ocosta Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Westport, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocosta Elementary School?
Ocosta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Ocosta School District?
Besides Ocosta Elementary School, Ocosta School District also operates Ocosta Junior - Senior High (272 students) and Ocosta Ale (7 students). See the Ocosta School District district page for the complete list.