- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walla Walla, WA
Prospect Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530945001606
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Point Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Point Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Point Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Prospect Point Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 530945001606 · Walla Walla, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 12.9:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Prospect Point Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Prospect Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- This school 414
Prospect Point Elementary
414 students
What this shows Prospect Point Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Point Elementary compares
Prospect Point 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,029
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Prospect Point Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Point Elementary
How many students attend Prospect Point Elementary?
Prospect Point Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Point Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% lower 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 Prospect Point Elementary?
47.5% of students at Prospect Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Point Elementary is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Point Elementary?
Prospect Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Prospect Point Elementary rank among elementary schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Point Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Prospect Point Elementary, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Pioneer Middle School (601 students), and Garrison Middle School (546 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.