Enrollment
747
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yacolt, WA
Yacolt Primary
Federal NCES profile for Yacolt Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530038000056
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yacolt Primary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 747
- students enrolled
Yacolt Primary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yacolt Primary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary is a large combined-grade school in Yacolt, Washington, enrolling 747 students.
At 17:1, 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 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 747 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students) and Prairie High School (1,502 students) alongside Yacolt Primary.
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 Yacolt Primary compares
Yacolt Primary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$15,681
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Yacolt Primary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Yacolt Primary.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Yacolt Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain Strong | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yacolt Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~747 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yacolt Primary
How many students attend Yacolt Primary?
Yacolt Primary has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yacolt, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yacolt Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yacolt Primary is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Yacolt Primary?
22.5% of students at Yacolt Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yacolt Primary?
The largest demographic group at Yacolt Primary is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Yacolt, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yacolt Primary?
Yacolt Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Yacolt Primary a good school?
Yacolt Primary earns 42/100 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 Battle Ground School District?
Besides Yacolt Primary, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.
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