- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, WA
Robert Gray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Gray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530447000710
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Gray Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Gray Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Gray Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Robert Gray Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530447000710 · Longview, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16.6:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Robert Gray Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.8 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
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- This school
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- Mt. Solo Middl
Mt. Solo Middle School
401 students
What this shows Robert Gray Elementary reports 415 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,280
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Robert Gray Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Solo Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Longview
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olympic Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mint Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kessler Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northlake Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Gray Elementary
How many students attend Robert Gray Elementary?
Robert Gray Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Gray Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Robert Gray Elementary?
42.5% 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 76.4% of enrollment, in Longview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Gray Elementary?
Robert Gray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Robert Gray Elementary rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Gray Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Robert Gray Elementary, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.