- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Rainier Elementary School grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 530141003472 · Jblm Lewis Main, WA Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 18:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Rainier Elementary School grew from 574 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rainier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- This school
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Rainier Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainier Elementary School compares
Rainier Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,158
- 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
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 (~576 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.