- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, WA
Saint Helens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saint Helens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530447000711
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Helens Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Helens Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Helens Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Saint Helens Elementary held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530447000711 · Longview, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.9:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Saint Helens Elementary held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Saint Helens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- Robert Gray El
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- This school 299
Saint Helens Elementary
299 students
What this shows Saint Helens Elementary reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Helens Elementary compares
Saint Helens Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 97% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Washington - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$17,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Saint Helens Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Helens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Helens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Longview
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Olympic Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mint Valley Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kessler Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 14.4:1 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Helens Elementary
How many students attend Saint Helens Elementary?
Saint Helens Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Helens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Helens Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Saint Helens Elementary?
88.5% of students at Saint Helens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Helens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saint Helens Elementary is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Longview, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Helens Elementary?
Saint Helens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Saint Helens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Helens Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Longview, 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 Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Saint Helens Elementary, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.