- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colville, WA
Hofstetter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hofstetter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530163000284
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hofstetter Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Colville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hofstetter Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hofstetter Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Colville, WA.
School address
District: Colville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530163000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hofstetter Elementary grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 530163000284 · Colville, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 17.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Colville Senior High School (506 students)
Hofstetter Elementary grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hofstetter Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colville Senio
Colville Senior High School
506 students
- This school
Hofstetter Elementary
407 students
- Colville Junio
Colville Junior High School
401 students
- Fort Colville
Fort Colville Elementary
355 students
- Panorama Schoo 68
Panorama School
68 students
- Colville Fish 1
Colville Fish Hatchery
1 students
What this shows Hofstetter Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hofstetter Elementary compares
Hofstetter 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,840
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Hofstetter Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colville School District reports $15,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hofstetter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Colville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panorama School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colville Fish Hatchery | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hofstetter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Similar elementary schools in Colville
1 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hofstetter Elementary
How many students attend Hofstetter Elementary?
Hofstetter Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hofstetter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hofstetter Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hofstetter Elementary?
58.5% of students at Hofstetter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hofstetter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hofstetter Elementary is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Colville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hofstetter Elementary?
Hofstetter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hofstetter Elementary rank among public schools in Colville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hofstetter Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Colville, 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 Colville on the city page.
What other schools are in Colville School District?
Besides Hofstetter Elementary, Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students), Colville Junior High School (401 students), and Fort Colville Elementary (355 students). See the Colville School District district page for the complete list.