Enrollment
270
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zillah Intermediate School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zillah Intermediate School
Zillah Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Zillah, Washington, enrolling 270 students.
At 16.9:1, 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 is high: 71.6% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (37%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 540 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Zillah School District spends $14,593 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Zillah School District also operates Zillah High School (455 students) and Hilton Elementary School (305 students) alongside Zillah Intermediate School.
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 Zillah Intermediate School compares
Zillah Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,593
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zillah School District, which includes Zillah Intermediate School.
$14,593
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 73.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Zillah on the city page.
Is Zillah Intermediate School a good school?
Zillah Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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