- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pend Oreille River School grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530561003234 · Newport, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 29.5:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratton Elementary (399 students)
Pend Oreille River School grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pend Oreille River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratton Eleme
Stratton Elementary
399 students
- Newport High S
Newport High School
281 students
- Sadie Halstead
Sadie Halstead Middle School
272 students
- Newport Home L
Newport Home Link
170 students
- This school 59
Pend Oreille River School
59 students
What this shows Pend Oreille River School reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pend Oreille River School compares
Pend Oreille River School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,138
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
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
District finance for Newport School District reports $17,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~59 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.