- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quilcene, WA
Quilcene High and Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quilcene High and Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530699001045
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quilcene High and Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 207
- students enrolled
Quilcene High and Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Quilcene School District · Washington
NCES ID 530699001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Quilcene High and Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530699001045 · Quilcene, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 12.2:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Partnership for Excellence in Alternative Remote Learning (373 students)
Quilcene High and Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Quilcene High and Elementary compares
Quilcene High and 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,140
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Quilcene High and Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Quilcene School District reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quilcene High and Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership for Excellence in Alternative Remote Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quilcene High and Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Quilcene High and Elementary
How many students attend Quilcene High and Elementary?
Quilcene High and Elementary has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quilcene, WA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quilcene High and Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quilcene High and Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% 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 Quilcene High and Elementary?
51.3% of students at Quilcene High and Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quilcene High and Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quilcene High and Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Quilcene, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quilcene High and Elementary?
Quilcene High and 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).
What other schools are in Quilcene School District?
Besides Quilcene High and Elementary, Quilcene School District also operates Partnership for Excellence in Alternative Remote Learning (373 students). See the Quilcene School District district page for the complete list.