- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prosser, WA
Whitstran Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitstran Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530690001015
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitstran Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Prosser · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitstran Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitstran Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Prosser, WA.
School address
District: Prosser School District · Washington
NCES ID 530690001015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Whitstran Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530690001015 · Prosser, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 17.4:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosser High School (877 students)
Whitstran Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Whitstran Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosser High S
Prosser High School
877 students
- Housel Middle
Housel Middle School
529 students
- Prosser Height
Prosser Heights Elementary
412 students
- Keene-Rivervie
Keene-Riverview Elementary
407 students
- This school 261
Whitstran Elementary
261 students
- Prosser Opport 48
Prosser Opportunity Academy
48 students
What this shows Whitstran Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitstran Elementary compares
Whitstran 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
White 18.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Whitstran Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosser School District reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitstran Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosser High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Housel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prosser Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keene-Riverview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prosser Opportunity Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Whitstran Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Prosser
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitstran Elementary
How many students attend Whitstran Elementary?
Whitstran Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prosser, WA. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitstran Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitstran Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Whitstran Elementary?
75.3% of students at Whitstran Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitstran Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitstran Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Prosser, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitstran Elementary?
Whitstran Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Whitstran Elementary rank among public schools in Prosser?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitstran Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Prosser, 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 Prosser on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosser School District?
Besides Whitstran Elementary, Prosser School District also operates Prosser High School (877 students), Housel Middle School (529 students), and Prosser Heights Elementary (412 students). See the Prosser School District district page for the complete list.