- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ariel, WA
Yale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531005001684
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yale Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 46
- students enrolled
Yale Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Woodland School District · Washington
NCES ID 531005001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Yale Elementary shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-25.9%).
Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 531005001684 · Ariel, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 15.3:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Middle School (739 students)
Yale Elementary shrank from 54 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-25.9%). Teacher FTE held 3.2 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Yale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
739 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
667 students
- North Fork Ele
North Fork Elementary School
473 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
365 students
- Woodland Alter 96
Woodland Alternative School
96 students
- This school 46
Yale Elementary
46 students
What this shows Yale Elementary reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yale Elementary compares
Yale Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Yale Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodland School District reports $18,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Fork Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Alternative School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yale Elementary
How many students attend Yale Elementary?
Yale Elementary has 46 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ariel, WA. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yale Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Yale Elementary?
46.3% of students at Yale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yale Elementary is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Ariel, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yale Elementary?
Yale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Woodland School District?
Besides Yale Elementary, Woodland School District also operates Woodland Middle School (739 students), Woodland High School (667 students), and North Fork Elementary School (473 students). See the Woodland School District district page for the complete list.