- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Randle, WA
White Pass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Pass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530975001658
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pass Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
White Pass Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White Pass School District · Washington
NCES ID 530975001658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
White Pass Elementary School grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 530975001658 · Randle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 20.5:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: White Pass Jr. Sr. High School (147 students)
White Pass Elementary School grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How White Pass Elementary School compares
White Pass 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$21,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, White Pass Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for White Pass School District reports $21,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Pass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pass Jr. Sr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pass Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Pass Elementary School
How many students attend White Pass Elementary School?
White Pass Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Randle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pass Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Pass Elementary School?
51.6% of students at White Pass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Pass Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Randle, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pass Elementary School?
White Pass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in White Pass School District?
Besides White Pass Elementary School, White Pass School District also operates White Pass Jr. Sr. High School (147 students). See the White Pass School District district page for the complete list.