- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonasket, WA
Tonasket Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tonasket Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530894001529
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonasket Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tonasket · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonasket Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonasket Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonasket, WA.
School address
District: Tonasket School District · Washington
NCES ID 530894001529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tonasket Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530894001529 · Tonasket, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 15.4:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonasket High School (280 students)
Tonasket Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tonasket Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tonasket Elementary School
476 students
- Tonasket High
Tonasket High School
280 students
- Tonasket Middl
Tonasket Middle School
221 students
- Tonasket Outre 105
Tonasket Outreach School
105 students
- Tonasket Choic 22
Tonasket Choice High School
22 students
What this shows Tonasket Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonasket Elementary School compares
Tonasket 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Tonasket Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tonasket School District reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonasket Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tonasket Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tonasket Outreach School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tonasket Choice High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tonasket Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Tonasket
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonasket Elementary School
How many students attend Tonasket Elementary School?
Tonasket Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonasket, WA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonasket Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonasket Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Tonasket Elementary School?
82.1% of students at Tonasket Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonasket Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tonasket Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Tonasket, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonasket Elementary School?
Tonasket Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does Tonasket Elementary School rank among public schools in Tonasket?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonasket Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tonasket, 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 Tonasket on the city page.
What other schools are in Tonasket School District?
Besides Tonasket Elementary School, Tonasket School District also operates Tonasket High School (280 students), Tonasket Middle School (221 students), and Tonasket Outreach School (105 students). See the Tonasket School District district page for the complete list.