- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seattle, WA
Thorndyke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thorndyke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530813001343
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorndyke Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #26 of 37
- schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorndyke Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndyke Elementary ranks #26 of 37 schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Tukwila School District · Washington
NCES ID 530813001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Thorndyke Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530813001343 · Seattle, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 16.1:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Foster Senior High School (910 students)
Thorndyke Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thorndyke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foster Senior
Foster Senior High School
910 students
- Showalter Midd
Showalter Middle School
651 students
- Cascade View E
Cascade View Elementary
481 students
- Tukwila Elemen
Tukwila Elementary
458 students
- This school
Thorndyke Elementary
386 students
What this shows Thorndyke Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorndyke Elementary compares
Thorndyke Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$22,639
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 29.7%
Asian 13.9%
White 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Thorndyke Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tukwila School District reports $22,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorndyke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Showalter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tukwila Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorndyke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Seattle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Standard public school
566 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
White Center Heights Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount View Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 20:1 students per teacher
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Standard public school
437 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Standard public school
411 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorndyke Elementary
How many students attend Thorndyke Elementary?
Thorndyke Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorndyke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorndyke Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Thorndyke Elementary?
77.8% of students at Thorndyke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorndyke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thorndyke Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorndyke Elementary?
Thorndyke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Thorndyke Elementary rank among schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndyke Elementary ranks #26 of 37 schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Tukwila School District?
Besides Thorndyke Elementary, Tukwila School District also operates Foster Senior High School (910 students), Showalter Middle School (651 students), and Cascade View Elementary (481 students). See the Tukwila School District district page for the complete list.