Enrollment
281
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530003000001
A J West Elementary — Aberdeen, WA
Federal NCES profile for A J West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A J West Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
A J West Elementary reports 281 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% above the Washington average and 56% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 281 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aberdeen School District spends $19,073 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.6% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A J West Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 80% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,073
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 281 Top 34% in Washington — larger than 66% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.0% +80% vs state
NCES ID 530003000001
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 281:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes A J West Elementary.
$19,073
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stevens Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School
Standard public school
178 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
128 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary
Standard public school
103 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative education program
64 students
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A J West Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A J West Elementary?
A J West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.