Enrollment
293
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tenino Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tenino Elementary School
Tenino Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tenino, Washington, enrolling 293 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Tenino School District also operates Tenino High School (383 students) and Parkside Elementary (316 students) alongside Tenino Elementary School.
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 Tenino Elementary School compares
Tenino Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tenino School District, which includes Tenino Elementary School.
$15,773
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 67.5%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tenino on the city page.
Is Tenino Elementary School a good school?
Tenino Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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