Enrollment
491
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carnation, WA
Stillwater Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stillwater Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530456002258
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stillwater Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Carnation · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stillwater Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Carnation, WA.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530456002258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stillwater Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stillwater Elementary
Stillwater Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Carnation, Washington, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students) and Tolt Middle School (633 students) alongside Stillwater 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 Stillwater Elementary compares
Stillwater 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 | 14.7% | ▼ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.2 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 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Stillwater Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview School District, which includes Stillwater Elementary.
$16,674
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 62.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Stillwater Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tolt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carnation Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stillwater Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stillwater Elementary
How many students attend Stillwater Elementary?
Stillwater Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carnation, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater 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 Stillwater Elementary?
14.7% of students at Stillwater Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillwater Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stillwater Elementary is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Carnation, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillwater Elementary?
Stillwater Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Stillwater Elementary rank among public schools in Carnation?
By Resource Investment Index, Stillwater Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Carnation, 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 Carnation on the city page.
Is Stillwater Elementary a good school?
Stillwater Elementary earns 43/100 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 Riverview School District?
Besides Stillwater Elementary, Riverview School District also operates Cedarcrest High School (889 students), Tolt Middle School (633 students), and Cherry Valley Elementary School (445 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.
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