- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chehalis, WA
Orin C Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orin C Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530117003655
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orin C Smith Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Chehalis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orin C Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orin C Smith Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Chehalis, WA.
School address
District: Chehalis School District · Washington
NCES ID 530117003655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Orin C Smith Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530117003655 · Chehalis, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 18:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: W F West High School (950 students)
Orin C Smith Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orin C Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W F West High
W F West High School
950 students
- Chehalis Middl
Chehalis Middle School
692 students
- This school
Orin C Smith Elementary School
647 students
- James W Lintot
James W Lintott Elementary School
634 students
- Green Hill Aca 163
Green Hill Academic School
163 students
- Lewis County A 38
Lewis County Alternative School
38 students
What this shows Orin C Smith Elementary School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orin C Smith Elementary School compares
Orin C Smith 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,562
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
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Orin C Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chehalis School District reports $17,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orin C Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chehalis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W Lintott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Hill Academic School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orin C Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orin C Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Orin C Smith Elementary School?
Orin C Smith Elementary School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chehalis, WA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orin C Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orin C Smith Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orin C Smith Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Orin C Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orin C Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orin C Smith Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Chehalis, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orin C Smith Elementary School?
Orin C Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Orin C Smith Elementary School rank among public schools in Chehalis?
By Resource Investment Index, Orin C Smith Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Chehalis, 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 Chehalis on the city page.
What other schools are in Chehalis School District?
Besides Orin C Smith Elementary School, Chehalis School District also operates W F West High School (950 students), Chehalis Middle School (692 students), and James W Lintott Elementary School (634 students). See the Chehalis School District district page for the complete list.