- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vaughn, WA
Vaughn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vaughn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530669000988
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaughn Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 326
- students enrolled
Vaughn Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Vaughn Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530669000988 · Vaughn, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.8:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Gig Harbor High (1,375 students)
Vaughn Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vaughn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gig Harbor Hig
Gig Harbor High
1,375 students
- Peninsula High
Peninsula High School
1,345 students
- Harbor Ridge M
Harbor Ridge Middle School
627 students
- Goodman Middle 519
Goodman Middle School
519 students
- Swift Water El 519
Swift Water Elementary
519 students
- This school 326
Vaughn Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Vaughn Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaughn Elementary School compares
Vaughn 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
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
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Vaughn Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peninsula School District reports $17,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vaughn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peninsula High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaughn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vaughn Elementary School
How many students attend Vaughn Elementary School?
Vaughn Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vaughn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary School 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 Vaughn Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Vaughn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaughn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vaughn Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Vaughn, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaughn Elementary School?
Vaughn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Peninsula School District?
Besides Vaughn Elementary School, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Peninsula High School (1,345 students), and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.