- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, WA
Cowlitz Prairie Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cowlitz Prairie Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530891003310
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cowlitz Prairie Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cowlitz Prairie Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Toledo, WA.
School address
District: Toledo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530891003310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cowlitz Prairie Academy shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530891003310 · Toledo, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 38:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Toledo Elementary School (432 students)
Cowlitz Prairie Academy shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.5 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cowlitz Prairie Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toledo Element
Toledo Elementary School
432 students
- Toledo High Sc
Toledo High School
250 students
- Toledo Middle
Toledo Middle School
186 students
- This school 38
Cowlitz Prairie Academy
38 students
What this shows Cowlitz Prairie Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cowlitz Prairie Academy compares
Cowlitz Prairie Academy 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 116% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Cowlitz Prairie Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Toledo School District reports $17,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cowlitz Prairie Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toledo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toledo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cowlitz Prairie Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Toledo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cowlitz Prairie Academy
How many students attend Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toledo, WA. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cowlitz Prairie Academy is 38:1, which is 116% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
48.0% of students at Cowlitz Prairie Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cowlitz Prairie Academy is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Toledo, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cowlitz Prairie Academy?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cowlitz Prairie Academy rank among public schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Cowlitz Prairie Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Toledo, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Toledo School District?
Besides Cowlitz Prairie Academy, Toledo School District also operates Toledo Elementary School (432 students), Toledo High School (250 students), and Toledo Middle School (186 students). See the Toledo School District district page for the complete list.