- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warden, WA
Warden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Warden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530951001618
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warden Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Warden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Warden Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warden Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Warden, WA.
School address
District: Warden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530951001618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Warden Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530951001618 · Warden, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 18.9:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Warden High School (290 students)
Warden Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Warden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Warden Elementary
416 students
- Warden High Sc
Warden High School
290 students
- Warden Middle
Warden Middle School
227 students
What this shows Warden Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warden Elementary compares
Warden 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 109% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 19.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Warden Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warden School District reports $17,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warden Elementary
How many students attend Warden Elementary?
Warden Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Warden Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warden Elementary?
94.2% of students at Warden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Warden Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Warden, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warden Elementary?
Warden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Warden Elementary rank among public schools in Warden?
By Resource Investment Index, Warden Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Warden, 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 Warden School District?
Besides Warden Elementary, Warden School District also operates Warden High School (290 students) and Warden Middle School (227 students). See the Warden School District district page for the complete list.