- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renton, WA
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Talbot Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723001085
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talbot Hill Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Talbot Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talbot Hill Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Talbot Hill Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 530723001085 · Renton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 21.2:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Talbot Hill Elementary School grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Talbot Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 445
Talbot Hill Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Talbot Hill Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talbot Hill Elementary School compares
Talbot Hill Elementary School 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Asian 24.8%
White 17.3%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 12.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.9, Talbot Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talbot Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talbot Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Renton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kennydale Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sartori Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Renton Park Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talbot Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Talbot Hill Elementary School?
Talbot Hill Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talbot Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talbot Hill Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talbot Hill Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Talbot Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talbot Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Talbot Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 29.5% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talbot Hill Elementary School?
Talbot Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Talbot Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Talbot Hill Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Talbot Hill Elementary School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.