At a glance
Reported students
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
135
Waldron Island School: 5 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
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
- 6
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.8:1
What the reported data says about Waldron Island School
Waldron Island School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–08 in Waldron Island. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Orcas Island School District. NCES reports 5 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 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 (80%) and multiracial (20%). Students served under IDEA represent 50%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Waldron Island School
- 1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 50%
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White80%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20%
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 Orcas Island School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Orcas Island Montessori Public
Elementary · Grades 01–03
24 reported students
Orcas Island Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
160 reported students
Orcas Island Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
110 reported students
Orcas Island High School
High · Grades 09–12
177 reported students
Oasis K-12
Other · Grades KG–12
331 reported students
Public schools near Waldron Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcas Island Elementary School Elementary · Orcas Island School District | KG–05 | 160 | 5.9 mi |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public Elementary · Orcas Island School District | 01–03 | 24 | 5.9 mi |
| Orcas Island High School High · Orcas Island School District | 09–12 | 177 | 5.9 mi |
| Orcas Island Middle School Middle · Orcas Island School District | 06–08 | 110 | 5.9 mi |
| Stuart Island Elementary Elementary · San Juan Island School District | KG–08 | 3 | 8.7 mi |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Elementary · Shaw Island School District | KG–08 | 8 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waldron Island School
What grades does Waldron Island School serve?
Waldron Island School reports grades 01–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Orcas Island School District.
How many students attend Waldron Island School?
Waldron Island School reported 5 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 6 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waldron Island School?
The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 5 students and 1 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 Waldron Island School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waldron Island School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Orcas Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Waldron Island School in?
Waldron Island School is part of Orcas Island School District, based in Eastsound, WA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waldron Island School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orcas Island Elementary School (5.9 mi), Orcas Island Montessori Public (5.9 mi), Orcas Island High School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.