- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilkeson, WA
Wilkeson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkeson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530978001894
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkeson Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 253
- students enrolled
Wilkeson Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978001894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wilkeson Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530978001894 · Wilkeson, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 15.8:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: White River High School (1,340 students)
Wilkeson Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wilkeson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Hi
White River High School
1,340 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- Elk Ridge Elem
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- Foothills Elem 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- Mountain Meado 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- This school 253
Wilkeson Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Wilkeson Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkeson Elementary School compares
Wilkeson Elementary School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Wilkeson Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilkeson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkeson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkeson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilkeson Elementary School?
Wilkeson Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilkeson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkeson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkeson Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Wilkeson Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Wilkeson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkeson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkeson Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Wilkeson, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkeson Elementary School?
Wilkeson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides Wilkeson Elementary School, White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students), Glacier Middle School (999 students), and Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.