- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Center, WA
La Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530417000650
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Center Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in La Center · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
La Center Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Center Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Center, WA.
School address
District: La Center School District · Washington
NCES ID 530417000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
La Center Elementary held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530417000650 · La Center, WA Other · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 17.2:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: La Center High School (555 students)
La Center Elementary held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Center Elementary
789 students
- La Center High
La Center High School
555 students
- La Center Midd
La Center Middle School
441 students
- La Center Acad 38
La Center Academy
38 students
What this shows La Center Elementary reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Center Elementary compares
La Center Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$14,259
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, La Center Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Center School District reports $14,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Center High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Center Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in La Center
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Center Elementary
How many students attend La Center Elementary?
La Center Elementary has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Center, WA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Center Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 La Center Elementary?
23.2% of students at La Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Center Elementary is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in La Center, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Center Elementary?
La Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 La Center Elementary rank among public schools in La Center?
By Resource Investment Index, La Center Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Center, 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 La Center School District?
Besides La Center Elementary, La Center School District also operates La Center High School (555 students), La Center Middle School (441 students), and La Center Academy (38 students). See the La Center School District district page for the complete list.