- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palouse, WA
Palouse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palouse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530654000960
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palouse Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Palouse · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Palouse Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palouse Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Palouse, WA.
School address
District: Palouse School District · Washington
NCES ID 530654000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Palouse Elementary grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530654000960 · Palouse, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 11.1:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Palouse High School (57 students)
Palouse Elementary grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Palouse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palouse Elementary
100 students
- Palouse High S
Palouse High School
57 students
- Palouse at Gar 34
Palouse at Garfield Middle School
34 students
What this shows Palouse Elementary reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palouse Elementary compares
Palouse Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 1% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Palouse Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Palouse School District reports $22,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palouse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palouse High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palouse at Garfield Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Palouse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palouse Elementary
How many students attend Palouse Elementary?
Palouse Elementary has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palouse, WA. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palouse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palouse Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% 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 Palouse Elementary?
44.6% of students at Palouse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palouse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palouse Elementary is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Palouse, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palouse Elementary?
Palouse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Palouse Elementary rank among public schools in Palouse?
By Resource Investment Index, Palouse Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Palouse, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palouse School District?
Besides Palouse Elementary, Palouse School District also operates Palouse High School (57 students) and Palouse at Garfield Middle School (34 students). See the Palouse School District district page for the complete list.