- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Simcoe Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530948003641 · Wapato, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 12.7:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato High School (853 students)
Simcoe Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Simcoe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapato High Sc
Wapato High School
853 students
- Wapato Middle
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- Camas Elementa
Camas Elementary
452 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary
394 students
- This school 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- Satus Elementa 298
Satus Elementary
298 students
What this shows Simcoe Elementary School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simcoe Elementary School compares
Simcoe 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$19,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~329 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.