- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raymond, WA
Raymond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530714001059
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Raymond Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Raymond School District · Washington
NCES ID 530714001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Raymond Elementary School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530714001059 · Raymond, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 14.4:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Raymond Jr Sr High School (240 students)
Raymond Elementary School grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Raymond Elementary School compares
Raymond 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,538
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Raymond Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raymond School District reports $20,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Jr Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Raymond
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Elementary School
How many students attend Raymond Elementary School?
Raymond Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raymond, WA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Raymond Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Raymond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Raymond, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Elementary School?
Raymond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Raymond School District?
Besides Raymond Elementary School, Raymond School District also operates Raymond Jr Sr High School (240 students). See the Raymond School District district page for the complete list.