- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seattle, WA
White Center Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Center Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000557
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Center Heights Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
White Center Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Center Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 13 schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
White Center Heights Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530354000557 · Seattle, WA Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 17.6:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
White Center Heights Elementary held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
White Center Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 527
White Center Heights Elementary
527 students
What this shows White Center Heights Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Center Heights Elementary compares
White Center Heights 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Asian 23.2%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 9.5%
White 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, White Center Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Center Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Center Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Seattle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Public School: Atlas
Standard public school
566 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount View Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 20:1 students per teacher
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Standard public school
437 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Standard public school
411 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Cedar Park Elementary School
Standard public school
254 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Center Heights Elementary
How many students attend White Center Heights Elementary?
White Center Heights Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Center Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Center Heights Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Center Heights Elementary?
62.1% of students at White Center Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Center Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Center Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Center Heights Elementary?
White Center Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 White Center Heights Elementary rank among schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, White Center Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 13 schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides White Center Heights Elementary, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.