At a glance
Reported students
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
91
Karen Lamb Decatur School: 3 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
3.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 7
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Karen Lamb Decatur School
Karen Lamb Decatur School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Anacortes. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lopez Island School District. NCES reports 3 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 multiracial (66.7%) and White (33.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Karen Lamb Decatur School
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White33.3%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial66.7%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Lopez Island School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lopez Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
91 reported students
Lopez Middle High School
High · Grades 07–12
111 reported students
Public schools near Karen Lamb Decatur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopez Elementary School Elementary · Lopez Island School District | KG–06 | 91 | 4.6 mi |
| Lopez Middle High School High · Lopez Island School District | 07–12 | 111 | 4.6 mi |
| Island View Elementary Elementary · Anacortes School District | KG–05 | 453 | 8.3 mi |
| Mount Erie Elementary Elementary · Anacortes School District | KG–05 | 327 | 8.5 mi |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Elementary · Shaw Island School District | KG–08 | 8 | 8.6 mi |
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Elementary · San Juan Island School District | KG–05 | 329 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Karen Lamb Decatur School
What grades does Karen Lamb Decatur School serve?
Karen Lamb Decatur School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lopez Island School District.
How many students attend Karen Lamb Decatur School?
Karen Lamb Decatur School reported 3 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 7 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Karen Lamb Decatur School?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 3 students and 0.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Karen Lamb Decatur School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Karen Lamb Decatur School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lopez Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Karen Lamb Decatur School in?
Karen Lamb Decatur School is part of Lopez Island School District, based in Lopez Island, WA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Karen Lamb Decatur School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lopez Elementary School (4.6 mi), Lopez Middle High School (4.6 mi), Island View Elementary (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.