- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 47.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastsound, WA
Orcas Island Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orcas Island Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530630000944
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orcas Island Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Eastsound · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orcas Island Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orcas Island Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eastsound, WA.
School address
District: Orcas Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530630000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Orcas Island Elementary School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530630000944 · Eastsound, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Oasis K-12 (331 students)
Orcas Island Elementary School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orcas Island Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oasis K-12
Oasis K-12
331 students
- Orcas Island H
Orcas Island High School
177 students
- This school
Orcas Island Elementary School
160 students
- Orcas Island M 110
Orcas Island Middle School
110 students
- Orcas Island M 24
Orcas Island Montessori Public
24 students
- Waldron Island 5
Waldron Island School
5 students
What this shows Orcas Island Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orcas Island Elementary School compares
Orcas Island Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Orcas Island Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orcas Island School District reports $18,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orcas Island Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis K-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldron Island School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orcas Island Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Eastsound
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orcas Island Elementary School
How many students attend Orcas Island Elementary School?
Orcas Island Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastsound, WA. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Orcas Island Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Orcas Island Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orcas Island Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orcas Island Elementary School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Eastsound, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orcas Island Elementary School?
Orcas Island Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orcas Island Elementary School rank among public schools in Eastsound?
By Resource Investment Index, Orcas Island Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eastsound, 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 Eastsound on the city page.
What other schools are in Orcas Island School District?
Besides Orcas Island Elementary School, Orcas Island School District also operates Oasis K-12 (331 students), Orcas Island High School (177 students), and Orcas Island Middle School (110 students). See the Orcas Island School District district page for the complete list.