- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Othello, WA
Scootney Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scootney Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530648000958
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scootney Springs Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scootney Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scootney Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Scootney Springs Elementary shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 530648000958 · Othello, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Othello High School (1,338 students)
Scootney Springs Elementary shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Scootney Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Othello High S
Othello High School
1,338 students
- Mcfarland Midd
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- Wahitis Elemen
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- This school
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- Hiawatha Eleme
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- Lutacaga Eleme
Lutacaga Elementary
541 students
What this shows Scootney Springs Elementary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scootney Springs Elementary compares
Scootney Springs 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 65% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$16,260
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
White 10.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Scootney Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scootney Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahitis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lutacaga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scootney Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Othello
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scootney Springs Elementary
How many students attend Scootney Springs Elementary?
Scootney Springs Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Othello, WA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scootney Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scootney Springs Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Scootney Springs Elementary?
74.1% of students at Scootney Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scootney Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scootney Springs Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scootney Springs Elementary?
Scootney Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Scootney Springs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Scootney Springs Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, 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 Othello on the city page.
What other schools are in Othello School District?
Besides Scootney Springs Elementary, Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students), Mcfarland Middle School (702 students), and Wahitis Elementary School (606 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.