- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Yacolt Primary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530038000056 · Yacolt, WA Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 17:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Yacolt Primary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Yacolt Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- This school
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- Captain Strong 649
Captain Strong
649 students
What this shows Yacolt Primary reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yacolt Primary compares
Yacolt Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,420
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 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.
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
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,502
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~747 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, 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 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.