- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 47.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastsound, WA
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Federal NCES profile for Orcas Island Montessori Public, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530630003696
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orcas Island Montessori Public earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
Orcas Island Montessori Public has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Orcas Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530630003696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Orcas Island Montessori Public shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-17.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530630003696 · Eastsound, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oasis K-12 (331 students)
Orcas Island Montessori Public shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-17.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orcas Island Montessori Public 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
- Orcas Island E
Orcas Island Elementary School
160 students
- Orcas Island M 110
Orcas Island Middle School
110 students
- This school 24
Orcas Island Montessori Public
24 students
- Waldron Island 5
Waldron Island School
5 students
What this shows Orcas Island Montessori Public reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orcas Island Montessori Public compares
Orcas Island Montessori Public is a shrinking 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Orcas Island Montessori Public is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Montessori Public 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldron Island School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orcas Island Montessori Public'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
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orcas Island Montessori Public
How many students attend Orcas Island Montessori Public?
Orcas Island Montessori Public has 24 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastsound, WA. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Montessori Public?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Montessori Public is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orcas Island Montessori Public?
21.7% of students at Orcas Island Montessori Public are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orcas Island Montessori Public?
The largest demographic group at Orcas Island Montessori Public is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Eastsound, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orcas Island Montessori Public?
Orcas Island Montessori Public has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Orcas Island School District?
Besides Orcas Island Montessori Public, Orcas Island School District also operates Oasis K-12 (331 students), Orcas Island High School (177 students), and Orcas Island Elementary School (160 students). See the Orcas Island School District district page for the complete list.