At a glance
Reported students
957
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Ellensburg High School: 957 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 1,037
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Ellensburg High School
Ellensburg High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ellensburg. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ellensburg School District. NCES reports 957 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ellensburg High School
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.6 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White69.5%
- Hispanic23%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
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
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Ellensburg Open Doors
High · Grades 11–12
38 reported students
Morgan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
772 reported students
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 reported students
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Mt. Stuart Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
336 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Public schools near Ellensburg High School
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 Open Doors High · Ellensburg School District | 11–12 | 38 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ellensburg Choice Schools Other · Ellensburg School District | KG–12 | 148 | 0.1 mi |
| Valley View Elementary School Elementary · Ellensburg School District | KG–05 | 408 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Ellensburg School District | KG–05 | 334 | 0.6 mi |
| Kittitas High School High · Kittitas School District | 06–12 | 318 | 4.8 mi |
| Parke Creek Treatment Ctr High · Kittitas School District | 08–12 | 11 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ellensburg High School
What grades does Ellensburg High School serve?
Ellensburg High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ellensburg School District.
How many students attend Ellensburg High School?
Ellensburg High School reported 957 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,037 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ellensburg High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 957 students and 46.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ellensburg High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ellensburg High School 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 High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ellensburg High School in?
Ellensburg High School 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 High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ellensburg Open Doors (under 0.1 mi), Ellensburg Choice Schools (0.1 mi), Valley View Elementary School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.