- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ritzville, WA
Ritzville Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Ritzville Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530738001109
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ritzville Grade School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ritzville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ritzville Grade School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ritzville Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ritzville, WA.
School address
District: Ritzville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530738001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Ritzville Grade School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530738001109 · Ritzville, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 16.1:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritzville High School (133 students)
Ritzville Grade School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ritzville Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ritzville Grade School
193 students
- Ritzville High
Ritzville High School
133 students
- Lind Ritzville
Lind Ritzville Middle School
89 students
What this shows Ritzville Grade School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ritzville Grade School compares
Ritzville Grade 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,296
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Ritzville Grade School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Ritzville School District reports $18,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ritzville Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritzville High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lind Ritzville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ritzville Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ritzville Grade School
How many students attend Ritzville Grade School?
Ritzville Grade School has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ritzville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritzville Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritzville Grade School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Ritzville Grade School?
39.0% of students at Ritzville Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ritzville Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Ritzville Grade School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Ritzville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ritzville Grade School?
Ritzville Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ritzville Grade School rank among public schools in Ritzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ritzville Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ritzville, 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 Ritzville School District?
Besides Ritzville Grade School, Ritzville School District also operates Ritzville High School (133 students) and Lind Ritzville Middle School (89 students). See the Ritzville School District district page for the complete list.