- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wapato, WA
Satus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Satus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530948001616
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satus Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Satus Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Satus Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Satus Elementary shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 530948001616 · Wapato, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 14.2:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato High School (853 students)
Satus Elementary shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Satus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapato High Sc
Wapato High School
853 students
- Wapato Middle
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- Camas Elementa
Camas Elementary
452 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary
394 students
- Simcoe Element 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- This school 298
Satus Elementary
298 students
What this shows Satus Elementary reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Satus Elementary compares
Satus 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 93% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$19,515
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.5%
White 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Satus Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Satus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapato Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simcoe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Wapato
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Satus Elementary
How many students attend Satus Elementary?
Satus Elementary has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wapato, WA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Satus Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Satus Elementary?
86.8% of students at Satus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Satus Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satus Elementary?
Satus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Satus Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Satus Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wapato, 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 Wapato on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapato School District?
Besides Satus Elementary, Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students), Wapato Middle School (737 students), and Camas Elementary (452 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.