- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mattawa, WA
Saddle Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saddle Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530936002514
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddle Mountain Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mattawa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Saddle Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mattawa, WA.
School address
District: Wahluke School District · Washington
NCES ID 530936002514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Saddle Mountain Elementary shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530936002514 · Mattawa, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.2:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahluke High School (750 students)
Saddle Mountain Elementary shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Saddle Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wahluke High S
Wahluke High School
750 students
- Wahluke Junior
Wahluke Junior High
554 students
- This school
Saddle Mountain Elementary
470 students
- Morris Schott
Morris Schott Elementary
317 students
- Mattawa Elemen 199
Mattawa Elementary
199 students
- Mattawa Elemen 119
Mattawa Elementary Pre-School
119 students
What this shows Saddle Mountain Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saddle Mountain Elementary compares
Saddle Mountain Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 85.5% | ▲ 90% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.7%
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
$19,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 3.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Saddle Mountain Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahluke School District reports $19,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saddle Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahluke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahluke Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Schott Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mattawa Elementary Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Saddle Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mattawa
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saddle Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Saddle Mountain Elementary?
Saddle Mountain Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mattawa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddle Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddle Mountain 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 Saddle Mountain Elementary?
85.5% of students at Saddle Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddle Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saddle Mountain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Mattawa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddle Mountain Elementary?
Saddle Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Saddle Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mattawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mattawa, 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 Mattawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wahluke School District?
Besides Saddle Mountain Elementary, Wahluke School District also operates Wahluke High School (750 students), Wahluke Junior High (554 students), and Morris Schott Elementary (317 students). See the Wahluke School District district page for the complete list.