Enrollment
160
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orcas Island Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orcas Island Elementary School
Orcas Island Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eastsound, Washington, enrolling 160 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Eastsound's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orcas Island Montessori Public (24 students): Orcas Island Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 24:1).
Orcas Island School District also operates Oasis K-12 (331 students) and Orcas Island High School (177 students) alongside Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island Elementary School compares
Orcas Island 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orcas Island School District, which includes Orcas Island Elementary School.
$16,675
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 56.4%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 47.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orcas Island Elementary School a good school?
Orcas Island Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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