- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Stillwater Elementary grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 530456002258 · Carnation, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 18.9:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedarcrest High School (889 students)
Stillwater Elementary grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stillwater Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedarcrest Hig
Cedarcrest High School
889 students
- Tolt Middle Sc
Tolt Middle School
633 students
- This school
Stillwater Elementary
491 students
- Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley Elementary School
445 students
- Carnation Elem
Carnation Elementary School
388 students
- Parade 86
Parade
86 students
What this shows Stillwater Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stillwater Elementary compares
Stillwater 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,952
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
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.
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
District finance for Riverview School District reports $16,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), up 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.