Enrollment
227
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, WA
Springdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530483000731
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springdale Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Springdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springdale, WA.
School address
District: Mary Walker School District · Washington
NCES ID 530483000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale Elementary
Springdale Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springdale, Washington, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mary Walker School District spends $13,673 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 54 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 227 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Springdale's public schools, it stands alongside Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience (68 students): Springdale Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Mary Walker School District also operates Mary Walker High School (151 students) and Springdale Middle School (112 students) alongside Springdale Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springdale Elementary compares
Springdale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Springdale Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mary Walker School District, which includes Springdale Elementary.
$13,673
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 77.6%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Springdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Walker High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Springdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springdale Elementary
How many students attend Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springdale Elementary?
52.1% of students at Springdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springdale Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Springdale, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springdale Elementary rank among public schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springdale, 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 Springdale on the city page.
Is Springdale Elementary a good school?
Springdale Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mary Walker School District?
Besides Springdale Elementary, Mary Walker School District also operates Mary Walker High School (151 students), Springdale Middle School (112 students), and Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience (68 students). See the Mary Walker School District district page for the complete list.
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