- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chewelah, WA
Quartzite Learning
Federal NCES profile for Quartzite Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530126002687
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quartzite Learning earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chewelah · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Quartzite Learning has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quartzite Learning ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chewelah, WA.
School address
District: Chewelah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530126002687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Quartzite Learning held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530126002687 · Chewelah, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 22.6:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gess Elementary (324 students)
Quartzite Learning held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Quartzite Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gess Elementar
Gess Elementary
324 students
- Jenkins Junior
Jenkins Junior/Senior High
322 students
- This school 113
Quartzite Learning
113 students
- Chewelah Open 40
Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program
40 students
What this shows Quartzite Learning reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quartzite Learning compares
Quartzite Learning 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Quartzite Learning is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Chewelah School District reports $17,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quartzite Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gess Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Junior/Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Quartzite Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Chewelah
1 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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quartzite Learning
How many students attend Quartzite Learning?
Quartzite Learning has 113 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chewelah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quartzite Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Quartzite Learning is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quartzite Learning?
58.5% of students at Quartzite Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quartzite Learning?
The largest demographic group at Quartzite Learning is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Chewelah, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quartzite Learning?
Quartzite Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quartzite Learning rank among public schools in Chewelah?
By Resource Investment Index, Quartzite Learning ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chewelah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chewelah School District?
Besides Quartzite Learning, Chewelah School District also operates Gess Elementary (324 students), Jenkins Junior/Senior High (322 students), and Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program (40 students). See the Chewelah School District district page for the complete list.