Enrollment
437
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onalaska, WA
Onalaska Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Onalaska Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530624000941
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onalaska Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Onalaska Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Onalaska, WA.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Washington
NCES ID 530624000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onalaska Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onalaska Elementary School
Onalaska Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Onalaska, Washington, enrolling 437 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 874 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Onalaska School District spends $14,290 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High School (281 students) and Onalaska Middle School (195 students) alongside Onalaska Elementary 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 Onalaska Elementary School compares
Onalaska Elementary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Onalaska Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onalaska School District, which includes Onalaska Elementary School.
$14,290
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Onalaska Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onalaska Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onalaska Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Onalaska Elementary School
How many students attend Onalaska Elementary School?
Onalaska Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onalaska, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Onalaska Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Onalaska Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onalaska Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Onalaska Elementary School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onalaska Elementary School?
Onalaska Elementary 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 Onalaska Elementary School rank among public schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Onalaska, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Onalaska on the city page.
Is Onalaska Elementary School a good school?
Onalaska Elementary 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 Onalaska School District?
Besides Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska High School (281 students) and Onalaska Middle School (195 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.
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