- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Onalaska Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530624000941 · Onalaska, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 17.5:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska High School (281 students)
Onalaska Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Onalaska Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Onalaska Elementary School
437 students
- Onalaska High
Onalaska High School
281 students
- Onalaska Middl
Onalaska Middle School
195 students
What this shows Onalaska Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onalaska Elementary School compares
Onalaska 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $15,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.