- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunnyside, WA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530867001452
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 55/100 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
- schools in Sunnyside · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sunnyside, WA.
School address
District: Sunnyside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530867001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 530867001452 · Sunnyside, WA Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.4:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,122 students)
Washington Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,122 students
- Harrison Middl 820
Harrison Middle School
820 students
- This school 602
Washington Elementary
602 students
- Pioneer Elemen 602
Pioneer Elementary School
602 students
- Chief Kamiakin 575
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
575 students
- Sierra Vista M 549
Sierra Vista Middle School
549 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
White 7.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunnyside School District reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Sunnyside
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunnyside, WA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Washington Elementary?
72.4% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment, in Sunnyside, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Washington Elementary rank among schools in Sunnyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sunnyside, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sunnyside on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Sunnyside School District also operates Sunnyside High School (2,122 students), Harrison Middle School (820 students), and Pioneer Elementary School (602 students). See the Sunnyside School District district page for the complete list.