- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Townsend, WA
Salish Coast Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salish Coast Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530684001005
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salish Coast Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Port Townsend · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Salish Coast Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salish Coast Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Port Townsend, WA.
School address
District: Port Townsend School District · Washington
NCES ID 530684001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Salish Coast Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530684001005 · Port Townsend, WA Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 16.5:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Townsend High School (383 students)
Salish Coast Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Salish Coast Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salish Coast Elementary
528 students
- Port Townsend
Port Townsend High School
383 students
- Blue Heron Mid
Blue Heron Middle School
222 students
- Ocean 144
Ocean
144 students
What this shows Salish Coast Elementary reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salish Coast Elementary compares
Salish Coast 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Washington - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$18,800
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Salish Coast Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Townsend School District reports $18,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salish Coast Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Townsend High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salish Coast Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Port Townsend
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salish Coast Elementary
How many students attend Salish Coast Elementary?
Salish Coast Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Townsend, WA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salish Coast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salish Coast Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Salish Coast Elementary?
39.7% of students at Salish Coast Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salish Coast Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salish Coast Elementary is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Port Townsend, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salish Coast Elementary?
Salish Coast Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Salish Coast Elementary rank among public schools in Port Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, Salish Coast Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Port Townsend, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Townsend School District?
Besides Salish Coast Elementary, Port Townsend School District also operates Port Townsend High School (383 students), Blue Heron Middle School (222 students), and Ocean (144 students). See the Port Townsend School District district page for the complete list.