- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centralia, WA
Edison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530114000207
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Centralia, WA.
School address
District: Centralia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530114000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Edison Elementary held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530114000207 · Centralia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 16.5:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High School (941 students)
Edison Elementary held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High School
941 students
- Centralia Midd
Centralia Middle School
479 students
- Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Jefferson Linc 357
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
357 students
- Oakview Elemen 317
Oakview Elementary School
317 students
- This school 313
Edison Elementary
313 students
What this shows Edison Elementary reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary compares
Edison 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Washington - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Edison Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia School District reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centralia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fords Prairie Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Centralia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fords Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
294 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary
How many students attend Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centralia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% higher 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 Edison Elementary?
66.2% of students at Edison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Centralia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary?
Edison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Centralia on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia School District?
Besides Edison Elementary, 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.