- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, WA
Robert Gray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Gray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530003000010
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Gray Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Gray Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Robert Gray Elementary held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530003000010 · Aberdeen, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 11.1:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: J M Weatherwax High School (919 students)
Robert Gray Elementary held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Robert Gray Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J M Weatherwax
J M Weatherwax High School
919 students
- Miller Junior
Miller Junior High
656 students
- Stevens Elemen 332
Stevens Elementary School
332 students
- Mcdermoth Elem 288
Mcdermoth Elementary
288 students
- A J West Eleme 281
A J West Elementary
281 students
- This school 210
Robert Gray Elementary
210 students
What this shows Robert Gray Elementary reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Gray Elementary compares
Robert Gray Elementary 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 75% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Robert Gray Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aberdeen School District reports $18,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Gray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Gray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stevens Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
A J West Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School
Standard public school
178 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
128 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary
Standard public school
103 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative education program
64 students
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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Gray Elementary
How many students attend Robert Gray Elementary?
Robert Gray Elementary has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, WA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Gray Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% 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 Robert Gray Elementary?
78.8% of students at Robert Gray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Gray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Gray Elementary is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Gray Elementary?
Robert Gray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Robert Gray Elementary rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Gray Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District?
Besides Robert Gray Elementary, Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students), Miller Junior High (656 students), and Stevens Elementary School (332 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.