Enrollment
32
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530651000959
Palisades Elementary School — Palisades, WA
Federal NCES profile for Palisades Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 68/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palisades Elementary School earns a B- Resource Investment Index (68/100), with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools.
- B-
- Resource Index · 68/100
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 32
- students enrolled
School address
District: Palisades School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palisades Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Palisades Elementary School reports 32 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Washington average and 4% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Palisades School District spends $31,333 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $19,487 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 11.7% from local sources (property taxes), 80.6% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palisades Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
9 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 94% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
32 larger than 4% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$31,333
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $19,487
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 32 Top 8% in Washington — larger than 92% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.8% +20% vs state
NCES ID 530651000959
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 43.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palisades School District, which includes Palisades Elementary School.
$31,333
Per student
+61%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 80.6%
Federal 7.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Palisades Elementary School
How many students attend Palisades Elementary School?
Palisades Elementary School has 32 students enrolled. It is a other school in Palisades, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 45% 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 Palisades Elementary School?
53.8% of students at Palisades Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palisades Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palisades Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3%. The school serves a student body in Palisades, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palisades Elementary School?
Palisades Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Palisades Elementary School a good school?
Palisades Elementary School earns a B- Resource Investment Index (68/100), with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.