Enrollment
469
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edgewood, WA
Hedden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hedden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530288002875
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hedden Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hedden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hedden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Edgewood, WA.
School address
District: Fife School District · Washington
NCES ID 530288002875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hedden Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hedden Elementary School
Hedden Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Edgewood, Washington, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #337.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Edgewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northwood Elementary (732 students): Hedden Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 20.3:1).
Fife School District also operates Fife High School (885 students) and Fife Elementary School (866 students) alongside Hedden Elementary School.
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 Hedden Elementary School compares
Hedden Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,780
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 8.7%
African American 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Hedden Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fife School District, which includes Hedden Elementary School.
$16,780
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 59.8%
Federal 8.0%
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 Hedden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fife Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Surprise Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hedden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Edgewood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hedden Elementary School
How many students attend Hedden Elementary School?
Hedden Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edgewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hedden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hedden Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hedden Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Hedden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hedden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hedden Elementary School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Edgewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hedden Elementary School?
Hedden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hedden Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hedden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood on the city page.
Is Hedden Elementary School a good school?
Hedden Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Fife School District?
Besides Hedden Elementary School, Fife School District also operates Fife High School (885 students), Fife Elementary School (866 students), and Columbia Junior High School (619 students). See the Fife School District district page for the complete list.
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