- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Langley, WA
South Whidbey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Whidbey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530819002240
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Whidbey Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Langley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Whidbey Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Langley, WA.
School address
District: South Whidbey School District · Washington
NCES ID 530819002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
South Whidbey Elementary shrank from 571 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 530819002240 · Langley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Whidbey High School (390 students)
South Whidbey Elementary shrank from 571 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Whidbey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Whidbey Elementary
485 students
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey High School
390 students
- South Whidbey
South Whidbey Middle
290 students
- South Whidbey 42
South Whidbey Academy
42 students
- South Whidbey 6
South Whidbey Special Services
6 students
What this shows South Whidbey Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Whidbey Elementary compares
South Whidbey Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$18,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, South Whidbey Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Whidbey School District reports $18,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Whidbey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Whidbey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Whidbey Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Whidbey Special Services | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Whidbey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Whidbey Elementary
How many students attend South Whidbey Elementary?
South Whidbey Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Langley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Whidbey Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 South Whidbey Elementary?
28.2% of students at South Whidbey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Whidbey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Whidbey Elementary is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Langley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Whidbey Elementary?
South Whidbey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 South Whidbey Elementary rank among public schools in Langley?
By Resource Investment Index, South Whidbey Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Langley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Langley on the city page.
What other schools are in South Whidbey School District?
Besides South Whidbey Elementary, South Whidbey School District also operates South Whidbey High School (390 students), South Whidbey Middle (290 students), and South Whidbey Academy (42 students). See the South Whidbey School District district page for the complete list.