At a glance
Reported students
329
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
102
Friday Harbor Elementary School: 329 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
14:1 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
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Friday Harbor Elementary School
Friday Harbor Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Friday Harbor. It is one of 6 current school records connected to San Juan Island School District. NCES reports 329 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, 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 (67.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.9%). English learners represent 8.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. 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 Friday Harbor Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.43 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
- 8.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.8%
- Hispanic21.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- 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.
Other schools in San Juan Island School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stuart Island Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
3 reported students
Friday Harbor High School
High · Grades 09–12
255 reported students
Friday Harbor Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
157 reported students
Griffin Bay School
Other · Grades KG–12
47 reported students
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
High · Grades 10–12
6 reported students
Public schools near Friday Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Middle School Middle · San Juan Island School District | 06–08 | 157 | 0.5 mi |
| Griffin Bay School Other · San Juan Island School District | KG–12 | 47 | 0.5 mi |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors High · San Juan Island School District | 10–12 | 6 | 0.5 mi |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Elementary · Shaw Island School District | KG–08 | 8 | 3.9 mi |
| Lopez Elementary School Elementary · Lopez Island School District | KG–06 | 91 | 5.9 mi |
| Karen Lamb Decatur School Elementary · Lopez Island School District | KG–08 | 3 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friday Harbor Elementary School
What grades does Friday Harbor Elementary School serve?
Friday Harbor Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Juan Island School District.
How many students attend Friday Harbor Elementary School?
Friday Harbor Elementary School reported 329 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friday Harbor Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 329 students and 23.43 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 Friday Harbor Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friday Harbor Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Juan Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Friday Harbor Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.5% 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 Friday Harbor Elementary School in?
Friday Harbor Elementary School is part of San Juan Island School District, based in Friday Harbor, WA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friday Harbor Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Friday Harbor Middle School (0.5 mi), Griffin Bay School (0.5 mi), Griffin Bay School Open Doors (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.