Enrollment
399
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, WA
Stratton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stratton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530561002462
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratton Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newport, WA.
School address
District: Newport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530561002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratton Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratton Elementary
Stratton Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport, Washington, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Newport Home Link (170 students): Stratton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 56.7:1).
Newport School District also operates Newport High School (281 students) and Sadie Halstead Middle School (272 students) alongside Stratton 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 Stratton Elementary compares
Stratton 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Stratton Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Stratton Elementary.
$17,572
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 22.5%
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 Stratton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sadie Halstead Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Home Link | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pend Oreille River School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 56.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Newport
2 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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stratton Elementary
How many students attend Stratton Elementary?
Stratton Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% 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 Stratton Elementary?
63.5% of students at Stratton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stratton Elementary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Newport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratton Elementary?
Stratton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Stratton Elementary rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newport, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Stratton Elementary a good school?
Stratton Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Newport School District?
Besides Stratton Elementary, Newport School District also operates Newport High School (281 students), Sadie Halstead Middle School (272 students), and Newport Home Link (170 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.
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