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Prekindergarten· 8 schools in district

Tiger Cubs ECEAP

35 K ST SE, Ephrata, WA 98823Ephrata School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
75
Students
Total enrolled
$21,717
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 51% vs nat'l
75.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 387% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 75 students in grades PK–PK in Ephrata, Washington.
51% above average funding
District spends $21,717 per pupil, 51% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Tiger Cubs ECEAP is a small prekindergarten in Ephrata, Washington, serving grades PK–PK with 75 students. The district invests $21,717 per student — 51% above the national average of $14,347, with a 75.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Tiger Cubs ECEAP

75
Total Students
75.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution40 male · 35 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 74 students
Student Composition
40%
55%
Asian1%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino55%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530261003671

Academic Outcomes at Tiger Cubs ECEAP

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98823

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,717Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,717
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,556
Student Support$4,126
Administration$2,606
Operations$3,258
Other$2,172
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,717 spent per student, an estimated $9,621 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
83%
State government
82.6%
Local (property tax)
8.4%
Federal programs
8.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,717/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Grant ElementaryColumbia Ridge ElementaryBeezley Springs Elementary
↓
Middle
Ephrata Middle SchoolParkway School
↓
High School
Ephrata High SchoolSage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyGrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEphrata School District →
Phone: (509)754-7547
NCES ID: 530261003671
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ephrata seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Ephrata School District
High
Ephrata High School
882 students · 09–12
● 47 opp60% FRL
Elem
Grant Elementary
490 students · PK–04
● 47 opp67% FRL
Elem
Columbia Ridge Elementary
470 students · KG–04
● 47 opp65% FRL
Mid
Ephrata Middle School
450 students · 07–08
● 47 opp63% FRL
Mid
Parkway School
407 students · 05–06
● 47 opp66% FRL
High
Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program
26 students · 10–12
● 47 opp88% FRL
Elem
Beezley Springs Elementary
7 students · PK–01
● 47 opp
District School Rankings
Location
35 K ST SE, Ephrata, WA 98823
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.