- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tumwater, WA
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tumwater Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530910002381
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumwater Hill Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumwater Hill Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910002381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tumwater Hill Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530910002381 · Tumwater, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 18.2:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Tumwater Hill Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tumwater Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school 400
Tumwater Hill Elementary
400 students
What this shows Tumwater Hill Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tumwater Hill Elementary compares
Tumwater Hill 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,374
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 8.8%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Tumwater Hill Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tumwater Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumwater Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Tumwater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Cascadia High School
Alternative education program
134 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Virtual Academy
Standard public school
124 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Standard public school
5 students
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tumwater Hill Elementary
How many students attend Tumwater Hill Elementary?
Tumwater Hill Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Hill Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tumwater Hill Elementary?
26.2% of students at Tumwater Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tumwater Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tumwater Hill Elementary is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumwater Hill Elementary?
Tumwater Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tumwater Hill Elementary rank among schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Hill Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Tumwater Hill Elementary, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.