Enrollment
284
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530666000977
Pe Ell School — Pe Ell, WA
Federal NCES profile for Pe Ell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
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: Pe Ell 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pe Ell School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pe Ell School reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% 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 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.7% 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 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 284 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pe Ell School District spends $20,770 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.7% from local sources (property taxes), 78.8% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Pe Ell 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 34% | — | — |
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
55.7%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,770
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 284 Top 34% in Washington — larger than 66% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.7% +24% vs state
NCES ID 530666000977
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 284:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pe Ell School District, which includes Pe Ell School.
$20,770
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 78.8%
Federal 9.5%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pe Ell School
How many students attend Pe Ell School?
Pe Ell School has 284 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pe Ell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pe Ell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pe Ell School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Pe Ell School?
55.7% of students at Pe Ell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pe Ell School?
The largest demographic group at Pe Ell School is White at 81.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pe Ell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pe Ell School?
Pe Ell School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.