- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
Pasco Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Pasco Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657003626
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasco Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasco Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657003626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Pasco Early Learning Center grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 530657003626 · Pasco, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 35.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Pasco Early Learning Center grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pasco Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 318
Pasco Early Learning Center
318 students
What this shows Pasco Early Learning Center reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasco Early Learning Center compares
Pasco Early Learning Center 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 | 35.3:1 | ▲ 101% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35.3:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 7.9%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Pasco Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pasco Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasco Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasco Early Learning Center
How many students attend Pasco Early Learning Center?
Pasco Early Learning Center has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasco Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasco Early Learning Center is 35.3:1, which is 101% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasco Early Learning Center?
74.9% of students at Pasco Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasco Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Pasco Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasco Early Learning Center?
Pasco Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Pasco Early Learning Center rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 10 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Pasco Early Learning Center, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.