- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orting, WA
Orting Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Orting Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530645000952
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orting Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Orting · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orting Primary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orting Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Orting, WA.
School address
District: Orting School District · Washington
NCES ID 530645000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Orting Primary School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530645000952 · Orting, WA Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 17.7:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Orting High School (876 students)
Orting Primary School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orting Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orting High Sc
Orting High School
876 students
- Ptarmigan Ridg
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
723 students
- Orting Middle
Orting Middle School
643 students
- This school
Orting Primary School
567 students
- Orting Special 12
Orting Special Education
12 students
What this shows Orting Primary School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orting Primary School compares
Orting Primary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$16,034
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Orting Primary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orting School District reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orting Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orting High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orting Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orting Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Orting Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Orting
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orting Primary School
How many students attend Orting Primary School?
Orting Primary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orting, WA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orting Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orting Primary School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orting Primary School?
25.1% of students at Orting Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orting Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Orting Primary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Orting, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orting Primary School?
Orting Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Orting Primary School rank among public schools in Orting?
By Resource Investment Index, Orting Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Orting, 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 Orting on the city page.
What other schools are in Orting School District?
Besides Orting Primary School, Orting School District also operates Orting High School (876 students), Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (723 students), and Orting Middle School (643 students). See the Orting School District district page for the complete list.