- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530366000562 · Hoquiam, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoquiam High School (410 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 16.3 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoquiam High S
Hoquiam High School
410 students
- Hoquiam Middle
Hoquiam Middle School
372 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
233 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
232 students
- Emerson Elemen
Emerson Elementary
212 students
- Hoquiam Homeli 107
Hoquiam Homelink School
107 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Hoquiam School District reports $18,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.