- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centralia, WA
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530114000211
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Centralia, WA.
School address
District: Centralia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530114000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Washington Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530114000211 · Centralia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High School (941 students)
Washington Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High School
941 students
- Centralia Midd
Centralia Middle School
479 students
- Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Jefferson Linc 357
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
357 students
- Oakview Elemen 317
Oakview Elementary School
317 students
- This school 294
Washington Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Washington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia School District reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centralia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fords Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Centralia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fords Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centralia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% 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 Washington Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Centralia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Centralia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Centralia on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students), Centralia Middle School (479 students), and Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students). See the Centralia School District district page for the complete list.