- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zillah, WA
Zillah Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Zillah Intermediate 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 531017001896
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zillah Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Zillah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Zillah Intermediate School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zillah Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA.
School address
District: Zillah School District · Washington
NCES ID 531017001896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Zillah Intermediate School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 531017001896 · Zillah, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 16.9:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Zillah High School (455 students)
Zillah Intermediate School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Zillah Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zillah High Sc
Zillah High School
455 students
- Hilton Element
Hilton Elementary School
305 students
- Zillah Middle
Zillah Middle School
300 students
- This school
Zillah Intermediate School
270 students
What this shows Zillah Intermediate School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zillah Intermediate School compares
Zillah Intermediate School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% 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
$16,489
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 36.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Zillah Intermediate School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zillah School District reports $16,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zillah Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zillah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zillah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zillah Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zillah Intermediate School
How many students attend Zillah Intermediate School?
Zillah Intermediate School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zillah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zillah Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zillah Intermediate School is 16.9:1, which is 4% 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 Zillah Intermediate School?
71.6% of students at Zillah Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zillah Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Zillah Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Zillah, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zillah Intermediate School?
Zillah Intermediate 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).
How does Zillah Intermediate School rank among public schools in Zillah?
By Resource Investment Index, Zillah Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Zillah, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Zillah School District?
Besides Zillah Intermediate School, Zillah School District also operates Zillah High School (455 students), Hilton Elementary School (305 students), and Zillah Middle School (300 students). See the Zillah School District district page for the complete list.