Enrollment
416
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warden Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warden Elementary
Warden Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Warden, Washington, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.2% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (20%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 832 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Warden School District also operates Warden High School (290 students) and Warden Middle School (227 students) alongside Warden Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warden Elementary compares
Warden Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warden School District, which includes Warden Elementary.
$15,942
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 21.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Warden on the city page.
Is Warden Elementary a good school?
Warden Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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