- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Othello, WA
Wahitis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wahitis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530648003393
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahitis Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahitis Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahitis Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648003393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wahitis Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530648003393 · Othello, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.9:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Othello High School (1,338 students)
Wahitis Elementary School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wahitis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Othello High S
Othello High School
1,338 students
- Mcfarland Midd
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- This school
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- Scootney Sprin
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- Hiawatha Eleme
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- Lutacaga Eleme
Lutacaga Elementary
541 students
What this shows Wahitis Elementary School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahitis Elementary School compares
Wahitis 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 69% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,260
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 6.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Wahitis Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wahitis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scootney Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lutacaga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahitis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Othello
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahitis Elementary School
How many students attend Wahitis Elementary School?
Wahitis Elementary School has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Othello, WA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahitis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahitis Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Wahitis Elementary School?
76.1% of students at Wahitis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahitis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wahitis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahitis Elementary School?
Wahitis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wahitis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahitis Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Othello on the city page.
What other schools are in Othello School District?
Besides Wahitis Elementary School, Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students), Mcfarland Middle School (702 students), and Scootney Springs Elementary (605 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.