Enrollment
59
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, WA
Pend Oreille River School
Federal NCES profile for Pend Oreille River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530561003234
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pend Oreille River School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pend Oreille River School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pend Oreille River School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newport, WA.
School address
District: Newport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530561003234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pend Oreille River School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pend Oreille River School
Pend Oreille River School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Newport, Washington, enrolling 59 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 68% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.4% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 59 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Stratton Elementary (399 students): Pend Oreille River School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.5:1 vs 13.8:1).
Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students) and Newport High School (281 students) alongside Pend Oreille River School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pend Oreille River School compares
Pend Oreille River School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.5:1 | ▲ 68% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Pend Oreille River School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Pend Oreille River School.
$17,572
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 22.5%
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.
How Pend Oreille River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sadie Halstead Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Home Link | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pend Oreille River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 56.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Newport
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pend Oreille River School
How many students attend Pend Oreille River School?
Pend Oreille River School has 59 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Newport, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pend Oreille River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pend Oreille River School is 29.5:1, which is 68% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pend Oreille River School?
77.4% of students at Pend Oreille River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pend Oreille River School?
The largest demographic group at Pend Oreille River School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Newport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pend Oreille River School?
Pend Oreille River School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pend Oreille River School rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Pend Oreille River School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newport, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Pend Oreille River School a good school?
Pend Oreille River School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newport School District?
Besides Pend Oreille River School, Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students), Newport High School (281 students), and Sadie Halstead Middle School (272 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.
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