Enrollment
576
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jblm Lewis Main, WA
Rainier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rainier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530141003472
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainier Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jblm Lewis Main · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainier Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jblm Lewis Main, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141003472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rainier Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rainier Elementary School
Rainier Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jblm Lewis Main, Washington, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 502 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students) and Lakes High School (1,158 students) alongside Rainier Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rainier Elementary School compares
Rainier Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Rainier Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes Rainier Elementary School.
$17,376
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rainier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rainier Elementary School
How many students attend Rainier Elementary School?
Rainier Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jblm Lewis Main, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainier Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Rainier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rainier Elementary School is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Jblm Lewis Main, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainier Elementary School?
Rainier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rainier Elementary School rank among schools in Jblm Lewis Main?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jblm Lewis Main, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jblm Lewis Main on the city page.
Is Rainier Elementary School a good school?
Rainier Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Rainier Elementary School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.
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