- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tekoa, WA
Tekoa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tekoa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530879001520
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tekoa Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
Tekoa Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tekoa School District · Washington
NCES ID 530879001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tekoa Elementary School grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530879001520 · Tekoa, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 15.2:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Tekoa High School (115 students)
Tekoa Elementary School grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Tekoa Elementary School compares
Tekoa 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,500
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Tekoa Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tekoa School District reports $23,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tekoa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekoa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tekoa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tekoa Elementary School
How many students attend Tekoa Elementary School?
Tekoa Elementary School has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tekoa, WA. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tekoa Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Tekoa Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Tekoa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tekoa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tekoa Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Tekoa, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tekoa Elementary School?
Tekoa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Tekoa School District?
Besides Tekoa Elementary School, Tekoa School District also operates Tekoa High School (115 students). See the Tekoa School District district page for the complete list.