- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Enumclaw, WA
Southwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530000100382
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Enumclaw · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Enumclaw, WA.
School address
District: Enumclaw School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000100382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southwood Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530000100382 · Enumclaw, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 17:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students)
Southwood Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Southwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enumclaw Sr Hi
Enumclaw Sr High School
1,333 students
- Enumclaw Middl 522
Enumclaw Middle School
522 students
- Thunder Mounta 506
Thunder Mountain Middle School
506 students
- Byron Kibler E 442
Byron Kibler Elementary School
442 students
- Black Diamond 414
Black Diamond Elementary
414 students
- This school 358
Southwood Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Southwood Elementary School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Elementary School compares
Southwood 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Southwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Enumclaw School District reports $16,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enumclaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Kibler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Diamond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Enumclaw
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Elementary School
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Enumclaw, WA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Southwood Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Southwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Southwood Elementary School rank among schools in Enumclaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Enumclaw, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Enumclaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Enumclaw School District?
Besides Southwood Elementary School, Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students), Enumclaw Middle School (522 students), and Thunder Mountain Middle School (506 students). See the Enumclaw School District district page for the complete list.