Enrollment
513
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Royal City, WA
Red Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530762001122
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Rock Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Royal City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Rock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Rock Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Royal City, WA.
School address
District: Royal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530762001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Rock Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Rock Elementary
Red Rock Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Royal City, Washington, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.4% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1026 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Royal School District spends $15,474 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Royal School District also operates Royal High School (592 students) and Royal Intermediate School (382 students) alongside Red Rock Elementary.
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 Red Rock Elementary compares
Red Rock Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,474
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
White 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Red Rock Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal School District, which includes Red Rock Elementary.
$15,474
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 72.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 Red Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Rock Elementary
How many students attend Red Rock Elementary?
Red Rock Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Royal City, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Rock Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% 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 Red Rock Elementary?
72.4% of students at Red Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Rock Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Royal City, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Rock Elementary?
Red Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Red Rock Elementary rank among public schools in Royal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Rock Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Royal City, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Royal City on the city page.
Is Red Rock Elementary a good school?
Red Rock Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Royal School District?
Besides Red Rock Elementary, Royal School District also operates Royal High School (592 students), Royal Intermediate School (382 students), and Royal Middle School (282 students). See the Royal School District district page for the complete list.
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