Enrollment
334
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moses Lake, WA
Sage Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sage Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530522003281
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Point Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Point Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Point Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522003281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sage Point Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sage Point Elementary School
Sage Point Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moses Lake, Washington, enrolling 334 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Moses Lake School District spends $15,641 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moses Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Orchard Elementary School (454 students): Sage Point Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students) and Columbia Middle School (875 students) alongside Sage Point Elementary School.
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 Sage Point Elementary School compares
Sage Point Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$15,641
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Sage Point Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moses Lake School District, which includes Sage Point Elementary School.
$15,641
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.8%
State 76.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 Sage Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Moses Lake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sage Point Elementary School
How many students attend Sage Point Elementary School?
Sage Point Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Point Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Sage Point Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Sage Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sage Point Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, 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 Sage Point Elementary School?
Sage Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Sage Point Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Point Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake on the city page.
Is Sage Point Elementary School a good school?
Sage Point Elementary School earns 51/100 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 Moses Lake School District?
Besides Sage Point Elementary School, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Frontier Middle School (690 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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