- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prosser, WA
Prosser Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prosser Heights 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 530690001011
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prosser Heights Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Prosser · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prosser Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prosser Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Prosser, WA.
School address
District: Prosser School District · Washington
NCES ID 530690001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Prosser Heights Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530690001011 · Prosser, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 16.5:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosser High School (877 students)
Prosser Heights Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Prosser Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosser High S
Prosser High School
877 students
- Housel Middle
Housel Middle School
529 students
- This school
Prosser Heights Elementary
412 students
- Keene-Rivervie
Keene-Riverview Elementary
407 students
- Whitstran Elem 261
Whitstran Elementary
261 students
- Prosser Opport 48
Prosser Opportunity Academy
48 students
What this shows Prosser Heights Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prosser Heights Elementary compares
Prosser Heights 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Washington - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,483
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 26.9%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Prosser Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosser School District reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prosser Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosser High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Housel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keene-Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitstran Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prosser Opportunity Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Prosser Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Prosser
1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prosser Heights Elementary
How many students attend Prosser Heights Elementary?
Prosser Heights Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prosser, WA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prosser Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prosser Heights Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Prosser Heights Elementary?
78.6% of students at Prosser Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prosser Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prosser Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Prosser, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prosser Heights Elementary?
Prosser Heights 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 Prosser Heights Elementary rank among public schools in Prosser?
By Resource Investment Index, Prosser Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Prosser, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Prosser on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosser School District?
Besides Prosser Heights Elementary, Prosser School District also operates Prosser High School (877 students), Housel Middle School (529 students), and Keene-Riverview Elementary (407 students). See the Prosser School District district page for the complete list.