- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waitsburg, WA
Waitsburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waitsburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530939001596
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waitsburg Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waitsburg · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waitsburg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waitsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg, WA.
School address
District: Waitsburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530939001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Waitsburg Elementary School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530939001596 · Waitsburg, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 21.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Waitsburg High School (87 students)
Waitsburg Elementary School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Waitsburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waitsburg Elementary School
148 students
- Waitsburg High
Waitsburg High School
87 students
- Preston Hall M
Preston Hall Middle School
74 students
What this shows Waitsburg Elementary School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waitsburg Elementary School compares
Waitsburg Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Waitsburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Waitsburg School District reports $18,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waitsburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preston Hall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waitsburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waitsburg Elementary School
How many students attend Waitsburg Elementary School?
Waitsburg Elementary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waitsburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waitsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waitsburg Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waitsburg Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Waitsburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waitsburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waitsburg Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Waitsburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waitsburg Elementary School?
Waitsburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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).
How does Waitsburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Waitsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Waitsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waitsburg School District?
Besides Waitsburg Elementary School, Waitsburg School District also operates Waitsburg High School (87 students) and Preston Hall Middle School (74 students). See the Waitsburg School District district page for the complete list.