- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheney, WA
Salnave Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Salnave Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530123000226
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salnave Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salnave Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salnave Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA.
School address
District: Cheney School District · Washington
NCES ID 530123000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Salnave Elementary grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 530123000226 · Cheney, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney High School (1,491 students)
Salnave Elementary grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Salnave Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheney High Sc
Cheney High School
1,491 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
637 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
634 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle School
624 students
- Windsor Elemen 549
Windsor Elementary
549 students
- This school 347
Salnave Elementary
347 students
What this shows Salnave Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salnave Elementary compares
Salnave 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,596
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Salnave Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheney School District reports $14,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salnave Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salnave Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Cheney
4 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salnave Elementary
How many students attend Salnave Elementary?
Salnave Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheney, WA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salnave Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salnave Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Salnave Elementary?
54.4% of students at Salnave Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salnave Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Salnave Elementary is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Cheney, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salnave Elementary?
Salnave Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Salnave Elementary rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Salnave Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cheney, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cheney on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheney School District?
Besides Salnave Elementary, Cheney School District also operates Cheney High School (1,491 students), Cheney Middle School (637 students), and Sunset Elementary (634 students). See the Cheney School District district page for the complete list.