Enrollment
253
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilkeson Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilkeson Elementary School
Wilkeson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wilkeson, Washington, enrolling 253 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding White River School District spends $13,938 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students) and Glacier Middle School (999 students) alongside Wilkeson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilkeson Elementary School compares
Wilkeson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White River School District, which includes Wilkeson Elementary School.
$13,938
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Wilkeson Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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