- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metaline Falls, WA
Selkirk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Selkirk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530780003074
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selkirk Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
Selkirk Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Selkirk School District · Washington
NCES ID 530780003074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Selkirk Elementary School held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530780003074 · Metaline Falls, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 15.5:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Selkirk High School (76 students)
Selkirk Elementary School held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Selkirk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Selkirk Elementary School
124 students
- Selkirk High S
Selkirk High School
76 students
- Selkirk Middle
Selkirk Middle School
52 students
What this shows Selkirk Elementary School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selkirk Elementary School compares
Selkirk Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$21,388
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Selkirk Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Selkirk School District reports $21,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Selkirk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selkirk High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selkirk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selkirk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Selkirk Elementary School
How many students attend Selkirk Elementary School?
Selkirk Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metaline Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selkirk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selkirk Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Selkirk Elementary School?
63.7% of students at Selkirk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selkirk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Selkirk Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Metaline Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selkirk Elementary School?
Selkirk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Selkirk School District?
Besides Selkirk Elementary School, Selkirk School District also operates Selkirk High School (76 students) and Selkirk Middle School (52 students). See the Selkirk School District district page for the complete list.