- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walla Walla, WA
Sharpstein Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharpstein Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530945001608
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharpstein Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharpstein Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharpstein Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sharpstein Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530945001608 · Walla Walla, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 12.6:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Sharpstein Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sharpstein Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- This school 340
Sharpstein Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Sharpstein Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharpstein Elementary School compares
Sharpstein 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 65% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$17,029
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Sharpstein Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharpstein Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharpstein Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharpstein Elementary School
How many students attend Sharpstein Elementary School?
Sharpstein Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharpstein Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharpstein Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Sharpstein Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Sharpstein Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharpstein Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharpstein Elementary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharpstein Elementary School?
Sharpstein Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sharpstein Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharpstein Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Sharpstein Elementary School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Pioneer Middle School (601 students), and Garrison Middle School (546 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.