Enrollment
272
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washougal, WA
Hathaway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hathaway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530954001622
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hathaway Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hathaway Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hathaway Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954001622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hathaway Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hathaway Elementary
Hathaway Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washougal, Washington, enrolling 272 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Washougal's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students): Hathaway Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students) and Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students) alongside Hathaway 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 Hathaway Elementary compares
Hathaway 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$17,033
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 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Hathaway Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Hathaway Elementary.
$17,033
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Hathaway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gause Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hathaway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Washougal
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washougal Special Services
Special-education school
36 students
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative education program
13 students
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 (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hathaway Elementary
How many students attend Hathaway Elementary?
Hathaway Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washougal, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hathaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hathaway Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Hathaway Elementary?
37.6% of students at Hathaway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hathaway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hathaway Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hathaway Elementary?
Hathaway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hathaway Elementary rank among schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Hathaway Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washougal on the city page.
Is Hathaway Elementary a good school?
Hathaway Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Washougal School District?
Besides Hathaway Elementary, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.
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