- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tenino, WA
Tenino Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tenino 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 530882002241
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenino Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tenino · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenino Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenino Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA.
School address
District: Tenino School District · Washington
NCES ID 530882002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Tenino Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530882002241 · Tenino, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 17.2:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tenino High School (383 students)
Tenino Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tenino Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tenino High Sc
Tenino High School
383 students
- Parkside Eleme
Parkside Elementary
316 students
- This school
Tenino Elementary School
293 students
- Tenino Middle
Tenino Middle School
291 students
What this shows Tenino Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenino Elementary School compares
Tenino 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$17,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Tenino Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Tenino School District reports $17,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tenino Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenino High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenino Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenino Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenino Elementary School
How many students attend Tenino Elementary School?
Tenino Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tenino, WA. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenino Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenino Elementary School is 17.2:1, 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 Tenino Elementary School?
46.5% of students at Tenino Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenino Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tenino Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Tenino, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenino Elementary School?
Tenino Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tenino Elementary School rank among public schools in Tenino?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenino Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tenino, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tenino School District?
Besides Tenino Elementary School, Tenino School District also operates Tenino High School (383 students), Parkside Elementary (316 students), and Tenino Middle School (291 students). See the Tenino School District district page for the complete list.