- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sultan, WA
Sultan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sultan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530855001438
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sultan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Sultan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sultan Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sultan Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Sultan, WA.
School address
District: Sultan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530855001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sultan Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530855001438 · Sultan, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 17.3:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sultan Senior High School (581 students)
Sultan Elementary School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sultan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sultan Elementary School
676 students
- Sultan Senior
Sultan Senior High School
581 students
- Sultan Middle
Sultan Middle School
462 students
- Gold Bar Eleme
Gold Bar Elementary
313 students
- Sky Valley Opt 34
Sky Valley Options
34 students
- Student Servic 32
Student Services School
32 students
What this shows Sultan Elementary School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sultan Elementary School compares
Sultan 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,674
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
Per 676 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Sultan Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sultan School District reports $17,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sultan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sultan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gold Bar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky Valley Options | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Student Services School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sultan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sultan Elementary School
How many students attend Sultan Elementary School?
Sultan Elementary School has 676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sultan, WA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sultan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sultan Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Sultan Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Sultan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sultan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sultan Elementary School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Sultan, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sultan Elementary School?
Sultan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sultan Elementary School rank among public schools in Sultan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sultan Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Sultan, 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 Sultan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sultan School District?
Besides Sultan Elementary School, Sultan School District also operates Sultan Senior High School (581 students), Sultan Middle School (462 students), and Gold Bar Elementary (313 students). See the Sultan School District district page for the complete list.