Enrollment
38
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+116% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cowlitz Prairie Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cowlitz Prairie Academy
Cowlitz Prairie Academy is a small combined-grade school in Toledo, Washington, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 116% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 72 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Toledo's public schools, it stands alongside Toledo Elementary School (432 students): Cowlitz Prairie Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38:1 vs 18:1).
Toledo School District also operates Toledo Elementary School (432 students) and Toledo High School (250 students) alongside Cowlitz Prairie Academy.
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 Cowlitz Prairie Academy compares
Cowlitz Prairie Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo School District, which includes Cowlitz Prairie Academy.
$16,222
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 80.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Cowlitz Prairie Academy a good school?
Cowlitz Prairie Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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