- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carnation, WA
Parade
Federal NCES profile for Parade, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530456002797
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parade earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Carnation · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parade has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parade ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carnation, WA.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530456002797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Parade shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-24.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530456002797 · Carnation, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 17.2:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedarcrest High School (889 students)
Parade shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-24.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Parade in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedarcrest Hig
Cedarcrest High School
889 students
- Tolt Middle Sc
Tolt Middle School
633 students
- Stillwater Ele
Stillwater Elementary
491 students
- Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley Elementary School
445 students
- Carnation Elem
Carnation Elementary School
388 students
- This school 86
Parade
86 students
What this shows Parade reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parade compares
Parade is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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 78.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Parade is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview School District reports $16,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parade Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carnation Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parade's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Carnation
2 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parade
How many students attend Parade?
Parade has 86 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carnation, WA. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parade?
The student-teacher ratio at Parade is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Parade?
8.3% of students at Parade are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parade?
The largest demographic group at Parade is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Carnation, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parade?
Parade has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Parade rank among schools in Carnation?
By Resource Investment Index, Parade ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carnation, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carnation on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview School District?
Besides Parade, Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students), Tolt Middle School (633 students), and Stillwater Elementary (491 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.