At a glance
Reported students
91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
91
Lopez Elementary School: 91 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
10.5:1 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
- 109
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Lopez Elementary School
Lopez Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Lopez Island. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lopez Island School District. NCES reports 91 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 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, 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 White (70.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lopez Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.64 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
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White70.3%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black0%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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.
Karen Lamb Decatur School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
3 reported students
Lopez Middle High School
High · Grades 07–12
111 reported students
Public schools near Lopez Elementary 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 Middle High School High · Lopez Island School District | 07–12 | 111 | under 0.1 mi |
| Karen Lamb Decatur School Elementary · Lopez Island School District | KG–08 | 3 | 4.6 mi |
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Elementary · San Juan Island School District | KG–05 | 329 | 5.9 mi |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Elementary · Shaw Island School District | KG–08 | 8 | 6.3 mi |
| Friday Harbor Middle School Middle · San Juan Island School District | 06–08 | 157 | 6.4 mi |
| Griffin Bay School Other · San Juan Island School District | KG–12 | 47 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lopez Elementary School
What grades does Lopez Elementary School serve?
Lopez Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lopez Island School District.
How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?
Lopez Elementary School reported 91 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 109 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lopez Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 91 students and 8.64 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 Lopez Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lopez Elementary 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.
What share of Lopez Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.1% 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 Lopez Elementary School in?
Lopez Elementary 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 Lopez Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lopez Middle High School (under 0.1 mi), Karen Lamb Decatur School (4.6 mi), Friday Harbor Elementary School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.