- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brush Prairie, WA
Hockinson Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hockinson Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530357003440
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hockinson Heights Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Brush Prairie · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hockinson Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hockinson Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA.
School address
District: Hockinson School District · Washington
NCES ID 530357003440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Hockinson Heights Elementary School grew from 860 students in 2022-23 to 912 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 530357003440 · Brush Prairie, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 17.5:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hockinson High School (669 students)
Hockinson Heights Elementary School grew from 860 students in 2022-23 to 912 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 52.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hockinson Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hockinson Heights Elementary School
912 students
- Hockinson High
Hockinson High School
669 students
- Hockinson Midd
Hockinson Middle School
480 students
What this shows Hockinson Heights Elementary School reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hockinson Heights Elementary School compares
Hockinson Heights 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$14,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Hockinson Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hockinson School District reports $14,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hockinson Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockinson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hockinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hockinson Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hockinson Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Hockinson Heights Elementary School?
Hockinson Heights Elementary School has 912 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brush Prairie, WA. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hockinson Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hockinson Heights Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Hockinson Heights Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Hockinson Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hockinson Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hockinson Heights Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Brush Prairie, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hockinson Heights Elementary School?
Hockinson Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Hockinson Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Brush Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Hockinson Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brush Prairie, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brush Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Hockinson School District?
Besides Hockinson Heights Elementary School, Hockinson School District also operates Hockinson High School (669 students) and Hockinson Middle School (480 students). See the Hockinson School District district page for the complete list.