- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soap Lake, WA
Soap Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Soap Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530807001334
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soap Lake Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 328
- students enrolled
Soap Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Soap Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530807001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Soap Lake Elementary grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+29.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 530807001334 · Soap Lake, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 19.3:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Soap Lake Middle & High School (263 students)
Soap Lake Elementary grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+29.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Soap Lake Elementary compares
Soap Lake Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 95% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$20,010
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Soap Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Soap Lake School District reports $20,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soap Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soap Lake Middle & High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soap Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soap Lake Elementary
How many students attend Soap Lake Elementary?
Soap Lake Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soap Lake, WA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soap Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Soap Lake Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soap Lake Elementary?
87.7% of students at Soap Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soap Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Soap Lake Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Soap Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soap Lake Elementary?
Soap Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Soap Lake School District?
Besides Soap Lake Elementary, Soap Lake School District also operates Soap Lake Middle & High School (263 students). See the Soap Lake School District district page for the complete list.