- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central Park Elementary held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530003000005 · Aberdeen, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: J M Weatherwax High School (919 students)
Central Park Elementary held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Central Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J M Weatherwax
J M Weatherwax High School
919 students
- Miller Junior
Miller Junior High
656 students
- Stevens Elemen 332
Stevens Elementary School
332 students
- Mcdermoth Elem 288
Mcdermoth Elementary
288 students
- A J West Eleme 281
A J West Elementary
281 students
- This school 111
Central Park Elementary
111 students
What this shows Central Park Elementary reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park Elementary compares
Central Park Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Aberdeen School District reports $18,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~111 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.