- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Island, WA
Rock Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rock Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530231000322
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Island Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 288
- students enrolled
Rock Island Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eastmont School District · Washington
NCES ID 530231000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rock Island Elementary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530231000322 · Rock Island, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 15.2:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students)
Rock Island Elementary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rock Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastmont Senio
Eastmont Senior High
1,534 students
- Eastmont Junio
Eastmont Junior High
687 students
- Sterling Junio
Sterling Junior High School
676 students
- Cascade Elemen 568
Cascade Elementary
568 students
- Grant Elementa 534
Grant Elementary School
534 students
- This school 288
Rock Island Elementary
288 students
What this shows Rock Island Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Island Elementary compares
Rock Island Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 87% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$16,625
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 22.9%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Rock Island Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastmont School District reports $16,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmont Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Island Elementary
How many students attend Rock Island Elementary?
Rock Island Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Island, WA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Island Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Rock Island Elementary?
84.3% of students at Rock Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rock Island Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Rock Island, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Island Elementary?
Rock Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Eastmont School District?
Besides Rock Island Elementary, Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students), Eastmont Junior High (687 students), and Sterling Junior High School (676 students). See the Eastmont School District district page for the complete list.