Enrollment
912
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hockinson Heights Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hockinson Heights Elementary School
Hockinson Heights Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Brush Prairie, Washington, enrolling 912 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Washington average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 912 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hockinson School District spends $13,702 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hockinson School District also operates Hockinson High School (669 students) and Hockinson Middle School (480 students) alongside Hockinson Heights 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 Hockinson Heights Elementary School compares
Hockinson Heights 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hockinson School District, which includes Hockinson Heights Elementary School.
$13,702
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~912 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hockinson Heights Elementary School a good school?
Hockinson Heights Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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