- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, WA
A J West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A J West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530003000001
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A J West Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A J West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A J West Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
A J West Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530003000001 · Aberdeen, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.8:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: J M Weatherwax High School (919 students)
A J West Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
A J West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J M Weatherwax
J M Weatherwax High School
919 students
- Miller Junior
Miller Junior High
656 students
- Stevens Elemen 332
Stevens Elementary School
332 students
- Mcdermoth Elem 288
Mcdermoth Elementary
288 students
- This school 281
A J West Elementary
281 students
- Robert Gray El 210
Robert Gray Elementary
210 students
What this shows A J West Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How A J West Elementary compares
A J West Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, A J West Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Aberdeen School District reports $18,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A J West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A J West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stevens Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School
Standard public school
178 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
128 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary
Standard public school
103 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative education program
64 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about A J West Elementary
How many students attend A J West Elementary?
A J West Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, WA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A J West Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A J West Elementary?
81.0% of students at A J West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A J West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A J West Elementary is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A J West Elementary?
A J West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A J West Elementary rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, A J West Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Aberdeen, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District?
Besides A J West Elementary, Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students), Miller Junior High (656 students), and Stevens Elementary School (332 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.