Enrollment
340
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sharpstein Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sharpstein Elementary School
Sharpstein Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Walla Walla, Washington, enrolling 340 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Sharpstein Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Washington schools and 28% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 74.2% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students) and Pioneer Middle School (601 students) alongside Sharpstein Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sharpstein Elementary School compares
Sharpstein Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walla Walla Public Schools, which includes Sharpstein Elementary School.
$16,699
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 76.2%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sharpstein Elementary School a good school?
Sharpstein Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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