Enrollment
288
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdermoth Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdermoth Elementary
Mcdermoth Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Aberdeen, Washington, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Aberdeen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Park Elementary (111 students): Mcdermoth Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 13.9:1).
Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students) and Miller Junior High (656 students) alongside Mcdermoth Elementary.
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 Mcdermoth Elementary compares
Mcdermoth Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes Mcdermoth Elementary.
$16,944
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcdermoth Elementary a good school?
Mcdermoth Elementary earns 48/100 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 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.
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