At a glance
Reported students
148
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Ellensburg Choice Schools: 148 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 50
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1
What the reported data says about Ellensburg Choice Schools
Ellensburg Choice Schools is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Ellensburg. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ellensburg School District. NCES reports 148 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ellensburg Choice Schools
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic21.6%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ellensburg School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
54 reported students
Ellensburg Open Doors
High · Grades 11–12
38 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Mt. Stuart Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
336 reported students
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 reported students
Public schools near Ellensburg Choice Schools
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School High · Ellensburg School District | 09–12 | 957 | 0.1 mi |
| Ellensburg Open Doors High · Ellensburg School District | 11–12 | 38 | 0.1 mi |
| Valley View Elementary School Elementary · Ellensburg School District | KG–05 | 408 | 0.2 mi |
| Early Learning Center Other · Ellensburg School District | PK–PK | 54 | 1.8 mi |
| Kittitas B-5 Special Ed Program Other · Kittitas School District | PK–PK | 2 | 5 mi |
| Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High Other · Thorp School District | KG–12 | 247 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ellensburg Choice Schools
What grades does Ellensburg Choice Schools serve?
Ellensburg Choice Schools reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Ellensburg School District.
How many students attend Ellensburg Choice Schools?
Ellensburg Choice Schools reported 148 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 50 students.
Is Ellensburg Choice Schools a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ellensburg Choice Schools is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ellensburg School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ellensburg Choice Schools students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ellensburg Choice Schools in?
Ellensburg Choice Schools is part of Ellensburg School District, based in Ellensburg, WA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ellensburg Choice Schools?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ellensburg High School (0.1 mi), Ellensburg Open Doors (0.1 mi), Valley View Elementary School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.