Enrollment
59
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centralia, WA
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School
Federal NCES profile for Centralia School District Sped Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530114003580
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 59
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia School District Sped Pre-School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Centralia, WA.
School address
District: Centralia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530114003580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+45% vs state
What stands out at Centralia School District Sped Pre-School
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Centralia, Washington, enrolling 59 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 59 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students) and Centralia Middle School (479 students) alongside Centralia School District Sped Pre-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 Centralia School District Sped Pre-School compares
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,778
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Centralia School District Sped Pre-School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia School District, which includes Centralia School District Sped Pre-School.
$15,778
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 Centralia School District Sped Pre-School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Centralia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fords Prairie Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Jefferson Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia School District Sped Pre-School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Centralia School District Sped Pre-School
How many students attend Centralia School District Sped Pre-School?
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centralia, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centralia School District Sped Pre-School?
65.2% of students at Centralia School District Sped Pre-School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia School District Sped Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Centralia School District Sped Pre-School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Centralia, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia School District Sped Pre-School?
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Centralia School District Sped Pre-School rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia School District Sped Pre-School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Centralia, 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 Centralia on the city page.
Is Centralia School District Sped Pre-School a good school?
Centralia School District Sped Pre-School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Centralia School District?
Besides Centralia School District Sped Pre-School, Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students), Centralia Middle School (479 students), and Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students). See the Centralia School District district page for the complete list.
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