At a glance
Reported students
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
45
Onion Creek Elementary: 45 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
10.1:1 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
- 48
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Onion Creek Elementary
Onion Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Colville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Onion Creek School District. NCES reports 45 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, 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 (82.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Onion Creek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.46 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 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
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.1%
- 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
- White82.2%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
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.
Public schools near Onion Creek Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport Elementary School Elementary · Northport School District | KG–08 | 105 | 8.9 mi |
| Northport High School High · Northport School District | 09–12 | 58 | 8.9 mi |
| Northport Homelink Program Other · Northport School District | KG–12 | 22 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Onion Creek Elementary
What grades does Onion Creek Elementary serve?
Onion Creek Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Onion Creek School District.
How many students attend Onion Creek Elementary?
Onion Creek Elementary reported 45 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 48 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Onion Creek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 45 students and 4.46 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 Onion Creek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Onion Creek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Onion Creek School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Onion Creek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.1% 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 Onion Creek Elementary in?
Onion Creek Elementary is part of Onion Creek School District, based in Colville, WA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Onion Creek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northport Elementary School (8.9 mi), Northport High School (8.9 mi), Northport Homelink Program (8.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.