Enrollment
362
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Lince Early Learning Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Lince Early Learning Center
Robert Lince Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Selah, Washington, enrolling 362 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 387 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Selah School District spends $15,062 per pupil, 23% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students) and Selah Middle School (871 students) alongside Robert Lince Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert Lince Early Learning Center compares
Robert Lince Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Selah School District, which includes Robert Lince Early Learning Center.
$15,062
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 74.4%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Lince Early Learning Center a good school?
Robert Lince Early Learning Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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