- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selah, WA
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Robert Lince Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530777003347
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Lince Early Learning Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Selah · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Lince Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Lince Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Selah, WA.
School address
District: Selah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530777003347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Robert Lince Early Learning Center held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530777003347 · Selah, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.1:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Selah High School (1,159 students)
Robert Lince Early Learning Center held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Robert Lince Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selah High Sch
Selah High School
1,159 students
- Selah Middle S
Selah Middle School
871 students
- Selah Intermed
Selah Intermediate School
806 students
- John Campbell
John Campbell Primary School
492 students
- This school 362
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
362 students
- Selah Academy 35
Selah Academy Online
35 students
What this shows Robert Lince Early Learning Center reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Lince Early Learning Center compares
Robert Lince Early Learning Center 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$15,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Robert Lince Early Learning Center is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Selah School District reports $15,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Lince Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selah Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Campbell Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selah Academy Online | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Lince Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Lince Early Learning Center
How many students attend Robert Lince Early Learning Center?
Robert Lince Early Learning Center has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Lince Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Lince Early Learning Center is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Lince Early Learning Center?
62.8% of students at Robert Lince Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Lince Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Robert Lince Early Learning Center is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Selah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Lince Early Learning Center?
Robert Lince Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Lince Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Selah?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Lince Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Selah, 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 Selah on the city page.
What other schools are in Selah School District?
Besides Robert Lince Early Learning Center, Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students), Selah Middle School (871 students), and Selah Intermediate School (806 students). See the Selah School District district page for the complete list.