- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hathaway Elementary grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530954001622 · Washougal, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 13.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washougal High School (942 students)
Hathaway Elementary grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hathaway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washougal High
Washougal High School
942 students
- Jemtegaard Mid
Jemtegaard Middle School
408 students
- Columbia River 340
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340 students
- Cape Horn Skye 284
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284 students
- This school 272
Hathaway Elementary
272 students
- Gause Elementa 224
Gause Elementary
224 students
What this shows Hathaway Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hathaway Elementary compares
Hathaway Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,867
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 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
District finance for Washougal School District reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.