- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montesano, WA
Simpson Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530516000781
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson Avenue Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Montesano · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Simpson Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montesano, WA.
School address
District: Montesano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530516000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Simpson Avenue Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530516000781 · Montesano, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 17.5:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montesano Jr-Sr High (698 students)
Simpson Avenue Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Simpson Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montesano Jr-S
Montesano Jr-Sr High
698 students
- This school
Simpson Avenue Elementary
402 students
- Beacon Avenue
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Simpson Avenue Elementary reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpson Avenue Elementary compares
Simpson Avenue Elementary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Simpson Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montesano School District reports $17,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simpson Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montesano Jr-Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simpson Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Simpson Avenue Elementary?
Simpson Avenue Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montesano, WA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Avenue Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Simpson Avenue Elementary?
32.6% of students at Simpson Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Avenue Elementary is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Montesano, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Avenue Elementary?
Simpson Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
How does Simpson Avenue Elementary rank among public schools in Montesano?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Avenue Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Montesano, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montesano School District?
Besides Simpson Avenue Elementary, Montesano School District also operates Montesano Jr-Sr High (698 students) and Beacon Avenue Elementary School (333 students). See the Montesano School District district page for the complete list.