- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tieton, WA
Tieton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Tieton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530351000517
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tieton Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 202
- students enrolled
Tieton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Highland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530351000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Tieton Intermediate School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 530351000517 · Tieton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 18.4:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (366 students)
Tieton Intermediate School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tieton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
366 students
- Marcus Whitman
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
249 students
- Highland Junio
Highland Junior High School
243 students
- This school
Tieton Intermediate School
202 students
What this shows Tieton Intermediate School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tieton Intermediate School compares
Tieton Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$17,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
White 24.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Tieton Intermediate School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland School District reports $17,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tieton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tieton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tieton Intermediate School
How many students attend Tieton Intermediate School?
Tieton Intermediate School has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tieton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tieton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tieton Intermediate School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tieton Intermediate School?
79.8% of students at Tieton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tieton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Tieton Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Tieton, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tieton Intermediate School?
Tieton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Highland School District?
Besides Tieton Intermediate School, Highland School District also operates Highland High School (366 students), Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary (249 students), and Highland Junior High School (243 students). See the Highland School District district page for the complete list.