- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selah, WA
Selah Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Selah Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530777003546
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selah Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Selah · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Selah Intermediate School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selah Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Selah, WA.
School address
District: Selah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530777003546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Selah Intermediate School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530777003546 · Selah, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Selah High School (1,159 students)
Selah Intermediate School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Selah Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selah High Sch
Selah High School
1,159 students
- Selah Middle S
Selah Middle School
871 students
- This school
Selah Intermediate School
806 students
- John Campbell
John Campbell Primary School
492 students
- Robert Lince E 362
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
362 students
- Selah Academy 35
Selah Academy Online
35 students
What this shows Selah Intermediate School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selah Intermediate School compares
Selah Intermediate School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$15,615
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Selah Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Selah School District reports $15,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selah Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Campbell Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Lince Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selah Academy Online | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selah Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Selah
2 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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selah Intermediate School
How many students attend Selah Intermediate School?
Selah Intermediate School has 806 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selah Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selah Intermediate School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Selah Intermediate School?
58.7% of students at Selah Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selah Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Selah Intermediate School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Selah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selah Intermediate School?
Selah Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Selah Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Selah?
By Resource Investment Index, Selah Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Selah, 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 Selah on the city page.
What other schools are in Selah School District?
Besides Selah Intermediate School, Selah School District also operates Selah High School (1,159 students), Selah Middle School (871 students), and John Campbell Primary School (492 students). See the Selah School District district page for the complete list.