- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Des Moines, WA
Woodmont K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Woodmont K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530282000456
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodmont K-8 School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 402
- students enrolled
Woodmont K-8 School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Woodmont K-8 School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530282000456 · Des Moines, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 16.1:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Woodmont K-8 School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Woodmont K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 402
Woodmont K-8 School
402 students
What this shows Woodmont K-8 School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodmont K-8 School compares
Woodmont K-8 School is a shrinking 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,898
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
White 20.9%
Asian 17.9%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.0, Woodmont K-8 School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodmont K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodmont K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodmont K-8 School
How many students attend Woodmont K-8 School?
Woodmont K-8 School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Des Moines, WA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodmont K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodmont K-8 School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Woodmont K-8 School?
56.3% of students at Woodmont K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodmont K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Woodmont K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 29.6% of enrollment, in Des Moines, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodmont K-8 School?
Woodmont K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Federal Way School District?
Besides Woodmont K-8 School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.