- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moses Lake, WA
Peninsula Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peninsula Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530522000794
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peninsula Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Peninsula Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peninsula Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Peninsula Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530522000794 · Moses Lake, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Peninsula Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Peninsula Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moses Lake Hig
Moses Lake High School
1,856 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
875 students
- Frontier Middl 690
Frontier Middle School
690 students
- Park Orchard E 454
Park Orchard Elementary School
454 students
- Vicki I. Groff 413
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
413 students
- This school 383
Peninsula Elementary
383 students
What this shows Peninsula Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peninsula Elementary compares
Peninsula Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 41.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Peninsula Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moses Lake School District reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peninsula Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peninsula Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Moses Lake
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peninsula Elementary
How many students attend Peninsula Elementary?
Peninsula Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moses Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peninsula Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peninsula Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peninsula Elementary?
52.6% of students at Peninsula Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peninsula Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peninsula Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peninsula Elementary?
Peninsula Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peninsula Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Peninsula Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moses Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Moses Lake School District?
Besides Peninsula Elementary, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Frontier Middle School (690 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.