Enrollment
433
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Wide Hollow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wide Hollow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530972001655
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wide Hollow Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wide Hollow Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wide Hollow Elementary ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wide Hollow Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wide Hollow Elementary
Wide Hollow Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 433 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 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 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (39%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Yakima) spends $14,671 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Yakima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgeview Elementary (533 students): Wide Hollow Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.2:1).
West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students) and West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students) alongside Wide Hollow 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 Wide Hollow Elementary compares
Wide Hollow 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$14,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 39.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Wide Hollow Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Yakima), which includes Wide Hollow Elementary.
$14,671
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 Wide Hollow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ahtanum Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wide Hollow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wide Hollow Elementary
How many students attend Wide Hollow Elementary?
Wide Hollow Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wide Hollow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wide Hollow Elementary is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Wide Hollow Elementary?
59.2% of students at Wide Hollow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wide Hollow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wide Hollow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wide Hollow Elementary?
Wide Hollow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wide Hollow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Wide Hollow Elementary ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, 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 Yakima on the city page.
Is Wide Hollow Elementary a good school?
Wide Hollow Elementary earns 46/100 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 West Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides Wide Hollow Elementary, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students), West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students), and Summitview Elementary (475 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.
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