- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Steilacoom, WA
Saltars Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saltars Point 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 530846001432
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saltars Point Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Steilacoom · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saltars Point Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saltars Point Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, WA.
School address
District: Steilacoom Hist. School District · Washington
NCES ID 530846001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Saltars Point Elementary shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530846001432 · Steilacoom, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.2:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Steilacoom High (968 students)
Saltars Point Elementary shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Saltars Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steilacoom Hig
Steilacoom High
968 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle
758 students
- Chloe Clark El
Chloe Clark Elementary
475 students
- This school
Saltars Point Elementary
437 students
- Cherrydale Ele 348
Cherrydale Elementary
348 students
- Developmental 29
Developmental Preschool
29 students
What this shows Saltars Point Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saltars Point Elementary compares
Saltars Point 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$17,148
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 16.0%
Asian 8.0%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Saltars Point Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steilacoom Hist. School District reports $17,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saltars Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steilacoom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chloe Clark Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherrydale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Developmental Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Saltars Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saltars Point Elementary
How many students attend Saltars Point Elementary?
Saltars Point Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Steilacoom, WA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saltars Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saltars Point Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Saltars Point Elementary?
25.1% of students at Saltars Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saltars Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saltars Point Elementary is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Steilacoom, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saltars Point Elementary?
Saltars Point 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 Saltars Point Elementary rank among public schools in Steilacoom?
By Resource Investment Index, Saltars Point Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom on the city page.
What other schools are in Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Besides Saltars Point Elementary, Steilacoom Hist. School District also operates Steilacoom High (968 students), Pioneer Middle (758 students), and Chloe Clark Elementary (475 students). See the Steilacoom Hist. School District district page for the complete list.