Enrollment
107
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoquiam, WA
Hoquiam Homelink School
Federal NCES profile for Hoquiam Homelink School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530366003290
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoquiam Homelink School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Hoquiam · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoquiam Homelink School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoquiam Homelink School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA.
School address
District: Hoquiam School District · Washington
NCES ID 530366003290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoquiam Homelink School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoquiam Homelink School
Hoquiam Homelink School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hoquiam, Washington, enrolling 107 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 107 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Hoquiam's public schools, it stands alongside Emerson Elementary (212 students): Hoquiam Homelink School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students) and Hoquiam Middle School (372 students) alongside Hoquiam Homelink 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 Hoquiam Homelink School compares
Hoquiam Homelink 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Hoquiam Homelink School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoquiam School District, which includes Hoquiam Homelink School.
$16,947
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 70.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 Hoquiam Homelink School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoquiam Homelink School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Hoquiam
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoquiam Homelink School
How many students attend Hoquiam Homelink School?
Hoquiam Homelink School has 107 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam Homelink School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoquiam Homelink School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoquiam Homelink School?
67.3% of students at Hoquiam Homelink School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoquiam Homelink School?
The largest demographic group at Hoquiam Homelink School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoquiam Homelink School?
Hoquiam Homelink School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoquiam Homelink School rank among public schools in Hoquiam?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoquiam Homelink School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, 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 Hoquiam on the city page.
Is Hoquiam Homelink School a good school?
Hoquiam Homelink School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Hoquiam School District?
Besides Hoquiam Homelink School, Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students), Hoquiam Middle School (372 students), and Lincoln Elementary (233 students). See the Hoquiam School District district page for the complete list.
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