- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Hedden Elementary School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 530288002875 · Edgewood, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 19.5:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fife High School (885 students)
Hedden Elementary School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hedden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fife High Scho
Fife High School
885 students
- Fife Elementar
Fife Elementary School
866 students
- Columbia Junio
Columbia Junior High School
619 students
- Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake Middle School
613 students
- Discovery Prim
Discovery Primary School
506 students
- This school
Hedden Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Hedden Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hedden Elementary School compares
Hedden Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Fife School District reports $17,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~469 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.