Enrollment
329
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wapato, WA
Simcoe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simcoe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530948003641
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simcoe Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Simcoe Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simcoe Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948003641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simcoe Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simcoe Elementary School
Simcoe Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wapato, Washington, enrolling 329 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Simcoe 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: 92.2% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wapato's elementary schools, it stands alongside Adams Elementary (394 students): Simcoe Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students) and Wapato Middle School (737 students) alongside Simcoe 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 Simcoe Elementary School compares
Simcoe 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 105% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
12.7:1
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
38.3%
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
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.5%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Simcoe Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapato School District, which includes Simcoe Elementary School.
$18,231
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 66.4%
Federal 28.9%
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 Simcoe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wapato Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Satus Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simcoe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Wapato
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Simcoe Elementary School
How many students attend Simcoe Elementary School?
Simcoe Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wapato, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simcoe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simcoe Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% 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 Simcoe Elementary School?
92.2% of students at Simcoe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simcoe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simcoe Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simcoe Elementary School?
Simcoe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Simcoe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Simcoe Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wapato, 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 Wapato on the city page.
Is Simcoe Elementary School a good school?
Simcoe Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts 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 Wapato School District?
Besides Simcoe Elementary School, Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students), Wapato Middle School (737 students), and Camas Elementary (452 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.
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