Enrollment
11
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530405002916
Parke Creek Treatment Ctr — Ellensburg, WA
Federal NCES profile for Parke Creek Treatment Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 →
School address
District: Kittitas 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parke Creek Treatment Ctr compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Parke Creek Treatment Ctr reports 11 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Washington average and 7% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kittitas School District spends $33,104 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.5% from local sources (property taxes), 62.7% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), 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 Parke Creek Treatment Ctr 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
9:1
students per teacher
— 49% 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
$33,104
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
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 11 Top 3% in Washington — larger than 97% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.6% +24% vs state
NCES ID 530405002916
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 18.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kittitas School District, which includes Parke Creek Treatment Ctr.
$33,104
Per student
+43%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 62.7%
Federal 9.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Parke Creek Treatment Ctr
How many students attend Parke Creek Treatment Ctr?
Parke Creek Treatment Ctr has 11 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parke Creek Treatment Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Parke Creek Treatment Ctr is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parke Creek Treatment Ctr?
55.6% of students at Parke Creek Treatment Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parke Creek Treatment Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Parke Creek Treatment Ctr is White at 45.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parke Creek Treatment Ctr?
Parke Creek Treatment Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) 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.