Enrollment
111
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, WA
Central Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530003000005
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park Elementary
Central Park Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling 111 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 111 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 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcdermoth Elementary (288 students): Central Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.2:1).
Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students) and Miller Junior High (656 students) alongside Central Park 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 Central Park Elementary compares
Central Park 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Central Park Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes Central Park 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 Central Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park 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
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Aberdeen
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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Park Elementary
How many students attend Central Park Elementary?
Central Park Elementary has 111 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Park Elementary?
56.3% of students at Central Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Elementary is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Elementary?
Central Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Central Park Elementary rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary ranks #8 of 13 public 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 public schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Central Park Elementary a good school?
Central Park Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Central Park 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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