- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tukwila, WA
Tukwila Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tukwila Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530813001344
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tukwila Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 458
- students enrolled
Tukwila Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tukwila School District · Washington
NCES ID 530813001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Tukwila Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530813001344 · Tukwila, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 14.8:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Foster Senior High School (910 students)
Tukwila Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tukwila 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
- This school
Tukwila Elementary
458 students
- Thorndyke Elem
Thorndyke Elementary
386 students
What this shows Tukwila Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tukwila Elementary compares
Tukwila 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 20.3%
Asian 20.1%
White 13.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Tukwila 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 Tukwila 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thorndyke Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tukwila 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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tukwila
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tukwila Elementary
How many students attend Tukwila Elementary?
Tukwila Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tukwila, WA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tukwila Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tukwila Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Tukwila Elementary?
66.0% of students at Tukwila Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tukwila Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tukwila Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Tukwila, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tukwila Elementary?
Tukwila Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tukwila School District?
Besides Tukwila 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.