Enrollment
232
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoquiam, WA
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530366000562
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hoquiam · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA.
School address
District: Hoquiam School District · Washington
NCES ID 530366000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hoquiam, Washington, enrolling 232 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.7% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hoquiam's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary (233 students): Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.5:1).
Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students) and Hoquiam Middle School (372 students) alongside Central Elementary School.
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 Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoquiam School District, which includes Central Elementary School.
$16,947
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 70.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Homelink School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoquiam
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Central Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Hoquiam, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Hoquiam?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hoquiam on the city page.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Hoquiam School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students), Hoquiam Middle School (372 students), and Lincoln Elementary (233 students). See the Hoquiam School District district page for the complete list.
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