- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tumwater, WA
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peter G Schmidt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530910001543
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter G Schmidt Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter G Schmidt Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter G Schmidt Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Peter G Schmidt Elementary held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530910001543 · Tumwater, WA Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 16.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Peter G Schmidt Elementary held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Peter G Schmidt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- This school
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- East Olympia E
East Olympia Elementary
579 students
What this shows Peter G Schmidt Elementary reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter G Schmidt Elementary compares
Peter G Schmidt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Peter G Schmidt Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter G Schmidt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Olympia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter G Schmidt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Tumwater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cascadia High School
Alternative education program
134 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Virtual Academy
Standard public school
124 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Standard public school
5 students
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter G Schmidt Elementary
How many students attend Peter G Schmidt Elementary?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter G Schmidt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter G Schmidt Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Peter G Schmidt Elementary?
36.2% of students at Peter G Schmidt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter G Schmidt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peter G Schmidt Elementary is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter G Schmidt Elementary?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Peter G Schmidt Elementary rank among schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter G Schmidt Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Peter G Schmidt Elementary, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.