Enrollment
281
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-27% 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
What stands out at A J West Elementary
A J West Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling 281 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, A J West Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Washington schools and 27% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.0% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Aberdeen's public schools, it stands alongside Stevens Elementary School (332 students): A J West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students) and Miller Junior High (656 students) alongside A J West Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A J West Elementary compares
A J West Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes A J West Elementary.
$16,944
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
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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 public 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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is A J West Elementary a good school?
A J West Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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