Enrollment
541
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, WA
Four Heroes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Four Heroes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530141003516
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Heroes Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Four Heroes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Heroes Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141003516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Four Heroes Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Four Heroes Elementary
Four Heroes Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lakewood, Washington, enrolling 541 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.3% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lakewood's public schools, it stands alongside General William H. Harrison Preparatory School (738 students): Four Heroes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 19.4:1).
Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students) and Lakes High School (1,158 students) alongside Four Heroes Elementary.
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 Four Heroes Elementary compares
Four Heroes Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 87% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
African American 11.9%
White 11.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Four Heroes Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes Four Heroes Elementary.
$17,376
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
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 Four Heroes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Four Heroes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Standard public school
738 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Hope Academy
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 15:1 students per teacher
Tyee Park Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Idlewild Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Park Lodge Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Four Heroes Elementary
How many students attend Four Heroes Elementary?
Four Heroes Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Heroes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Heroes Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Four Heroes Elementary?
84.3% of students at Four Heroes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Heroes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Four Heroes Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Heroes Elementary?
Four Heroes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Four Heroes Elementary rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Heroes Elementary ranks #9 of 14 schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
Is Four Heroes Elementary a good school?
Four Heroes Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Clover Park School District?
Besides Four Heroes Elementary, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.
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