Enrollment
294
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Centralia, Washington, enrolling 294 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, Washington Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Washington schools and 27% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 73.8% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Centralia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students): Washington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.3:1).
Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students) and Centralia Middle School (479 students) alongside Washington Elementary 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 Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia School District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$15,778
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 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.
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