- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Graham, WA
Rocky Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530048001925
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Ridge Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Graham, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048001925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Rocky Ridge Elementary grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530048001925 · Graham, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.9:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Rocky Ridge Elementary grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rocky Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 430
Rocky Ridge Elementary
430 students
What this shows Rocky Ridge Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Ridge Elementary compares
Rocky Ridge 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,370
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 17.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Rocky Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Graham
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nelson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North Star Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Graham Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 13:1 students per teacher
Kapowsin Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 14.6:1 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary?
Rocky Ridge Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Graham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Rocky Ridge Elementary?
41.8% of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Ridge Elementary is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Graham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Ridge Elementary?
Rocky Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocky Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Graham, 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 Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Rocky Ridge Elementary, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.