Enrollment
415
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winlock, WA
Winlock Miller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winlock Miller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530993001677
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winlock Miller Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Winlock · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winlock Miller Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winlock Miller Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winlock, WA.
School address
District: Winlock School District · Washington
NCES ID 530993001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winlock Miller Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winlock Miller Elementary
Winlock Miller Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winlock, Washington, enrolling 415 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 is high: 69.7% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winlock School District also operates Winlock Senior High (226 students) and Winlock Middle School (160 students) alongside Winlock Miller Elementary.
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 Winlock Miller Elementary compares
Winlock Miller Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$16,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Winlock Miller Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winlock School District, which includes Winlock Miller Elementary.
$16,692
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 67.6%
Federal 20.4%
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 Winlock Miller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winlock Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winlock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winlock Miller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~415 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winlock Miller Elementary
How many students attend Winlock Miller Elementary?
Winlock Miller Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winlock, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winlock Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winlock Miller Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Winlock Miller Elementary?
69.7% of students at Winlock Miller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winlock Miller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winlock Miller Elementary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Winlock, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winlock Miller Elementary?
Winlock Miller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winlock Miller Elementary rank among public schools in Winlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Winlock Miller Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winlock, 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 Winlock on the city page.
Is Winlock Miller Elementary a good school?
Winlock Miller Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Winlock School District?
Besides Winlock Miller Elementary, Winlock School District also operates Winlock Senior High (226 students) and Winlock Middle School (160 students). See the Winlock School District district page for the complete list.
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