- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rainier, WA
Rainier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rainier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530711002537
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainier Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rainier · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- 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 public schools in Rainier, WA.
School address
District: Rainier School District · Washington
NCES ID 530711002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rainier Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530711002537 · Rainier, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 17:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Rainier Senior High School (283 students)
Rainier Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 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
- This school
Rainier Elementary School
493 students
- Rainier Senior
Rainier Senior High School
283 students
- Rainier Middle
Rainier Middle School
241 students
What this shows Rainier Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainier Elementary School compares
Rainier Elementary School 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,579
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Rainier Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rainier School District reports $15,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainier Elementary School
How many students attend Rainier Elementary School?
Rainier Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rainier, WA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Rainier Elementary School?
37.4% 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 79.1% of enrollment, in Rainier, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainier Elementary School?
Rainier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rainier Elementary School rank among public schools in Rainier?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rainier, 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 Rainier School District?
Besides Rainier Elementary School, Rainier School District also operates Rainier Senior High School (283 students) and Rainier Middle School (241 students). See the Rainier School District district page for the complete list.