- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedro-Woolley, WA
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530774000141
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530774000141 · Sedro-Woolley, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 17:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students)
Central Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.8 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
- Sedro Woolley
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
1,280 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
670 students
- Evergreen Elem 511
Evergreen Elementary School
511 students
- This school 476
Central Elementary School
476 students
- Mary Purcell E 465
Mary Purcell Elementary School
465 students
- Clear Lake Ele 314
Clear Lake Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,801
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Central Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedro-Woolley School District reports $17,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley
3 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedro-Woolley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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?
51.3% 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 61.6% of enrollment, in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sedro-Woolley on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Cascade Middle School (670 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (511 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.