- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ritzville, WA
Ritzville High School
Federal NCES profile for Ritzville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530738001111
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ritzville High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ritzville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ritzville High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ritzville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ritzville, WA.
School address
District: Ritzville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530738001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ritzville High School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 530738001111 · Ritzville, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 13.3:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritzville Grade School (193 students)
Ritzville High School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ritzville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ritzville Grad
Ritzville Grade School
193 students
- This school
Ritzville High School
133 students
- Lind Ritzville
Lind Ritzville Middle School
89 students
What this shows Ritzville High School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ritzville High School compares
Ritzville High 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% 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
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Ritzville High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritzville Grade School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lind Ritzville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ritzville High 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
Similar high schools in Ritzville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ritzville High School
How many students attend Ritzville High School?
Ritzville High School has 133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ritzville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritzville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritzville High School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Ritzville High School?
28.9% of students at Ritzville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ritzville High School?
The largest demographic group at Ritzville High School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Ritzville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ritzville High School?
Ritzville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Ritzville High School rank among public schools in Ritzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ritzville High School ranks #1 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 High School, Ritzville School District also operates Ritzville Grade School (193 students) and Lind Ritzville Middle School (89 students). See the Ritzville School District district page for the complete list.