- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, WA
Mcdermoth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcdermoth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530003000008
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdermoth Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdermoth Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermoth Elementary ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mcdermoth Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530003000008 · Aberdeen, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 15.2:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: J M Weatherwax High School (919 students)
Mcdermoth Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mcdermoth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J M Weatherwax
J M Weatherwax High School
919 students
- Miller Junior
Miller Junior High
656 students
- Stevens Elemen 332
Stevens Elementary School
332 students
- This school 288
Mcdermoth Elementary
288 students
- A J West Eleme 281
A J West Elementary
281 students
- Robert Gray El 210
Robert Gray Elementary
210 students
What this shows Mcdermoth Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdermoth Elementary compares
Mcdermoth 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Mcdermoth Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aberdeen School District reports $18,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdermoth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdermoth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Aberdeen
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdermoth Elementary
How many students attend Mcdermoth Elementary?
Mcdermoth Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aberdeen, WA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdermoth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdermoth Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Mcdermoth Elementary?
66.2% of students at Mcdermoth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdermoth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcdermoth Elementary is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdermoth Elementary?
Mcdermoth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Mcdermoth Elementary rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermoth Elementary ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District?
Besides Mcdermoth Elementary, Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students), Miller Junior High (656 students), and Stevens Elementary School (332 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.