Enrollment
567
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orting Primary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orting Primary School
Orting Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Orting, Washington, enrolling 567 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #323.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Orting School District spends $15,590 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Orting's public schools, it stands alongside Orting Special Education (12 students): Orting Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Orting School District also operates Orting High School (876 students) and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School (723 students) alongside Orting Primary 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 Orting Primary School compares
Orting Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orting School District, which includes Orting Primary School.
$15,590
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 71.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orting Primary School a good school?
Orting Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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