Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hoquiam, Washington, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Hoquiam School District, which is ranked 234 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 29.34% and 26.04% of students proficient, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for its White and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools. However, its Hispanic student subgroup performs relatively better, ranking in the top 30% of schools. Central Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Central Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby Emerson Elementary and Lincoln Elementary schools, which are also part of the Hoquiam School District and have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the district's low overall ranking suggest that Central Elementary may be facing significant challenges related to resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support that could be contributing to its poor academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 310 Simpson Avenue
       Hoquiam, WA  98550


(360) 538-8230

District: Hoquiam School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1025th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,741 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hoquiam Middle School
High:    Hoquiam High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 87.8% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (24.1%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hoquiam School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hoquiam School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $17,741, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hoquiam School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 1025th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hoquiam School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoquiam School District 234th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.74 465th 1026 54.7%
2005 39.51 672nd 1031 34.8%
2006 42.06 648th 1051 38.3%
2007 48.84 570th 1069 46.7%
2008 38.19 700th 1067 34.4%
2009 35.33 756th 1072 29.5%
2010 27.30 855th 1088 21.4%
2011 15.19 989th 1092 9.4%
2012 18.34 970th 1097 11.6%
2013 11.04 1051st 1106 5.0%
2018 13.10 963rd 1054 8.6%
2019 15.77 988th 1130 12.6%
2021 24.36 823rd 1107 25.7%
2022 20.77 956th 1169 18.2%
2023 18.04 1003rd 1169 14.2%
2024 16.02 1025th 1168 12.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.02 303rd 303 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 396th 637 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.64 683rd 835 18.2%
2019 30.34 751st 979 23.3%
2021 41.05 488th 854 42.9%
2022 30.06 779th 1019 23.6%
2023 29.29 776th 1013 23.4%
2024 24.05 850th 1024 17.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.11 883rd 1004 12.1%
2019 18.35 920th 1068 13.9%
2022 12.14 1024th 1100 6.9%
2023 15.90 963rd 1094 12.0%
2024 20.16 905th 1093 17.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.76 930th 999 6.9%
2019 15.24 952nd 1075 11.4%
2021 43.29 548th 1025 46.5%
2022 30.21 777th 1113 30.2%
2023 20.92 912th 1099 17.0%
2024 14.60 983rd 1099 10.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.96 483rd 540 10.6%
2019 38.41 448th 697 35.7%
2022 29.81 508th 694 26.8%
2024 66.76 186th 651 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.65 815th 833 2.2%
2019 10.03 976th 1027 5.0%
2021 20.53 791st 943 16.1%
2022 15.09 934th 1031 9.4%
2023 7.48 980th 1011 3.1%
2024 7.88 984th 1009 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 302 1 12 13 23 n/a n/a 0 351
1989 320 1 7 6 20 n/a n/a 0 354
1990 319 0 9 8 25 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 347 2 6 4 21 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 337 0 5 3 22 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 328 0 5 2 28 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 324 3 10 5 21 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 301 1 1 12 19 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 301 1 1 12 19 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 281 4 1 20 14 n/a n/a 0 320
1998 257 0 2 24 13 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 254 2 1 22 18 n/a n/a 0 297
2000 238 3 1 22 10 n/a n/a 0 274
2001 229 2 3 17 14 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 198 8 3 22 15 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 198 8 3 22 15 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 195 2 2 25 19 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 193 1 2 29 20 n/a n/a 0 245
2006 188 3 2 32 21 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 191 3 2 43 15 n/a n/a 2 256
2008 184 10 2 40 19 n/a n/a 4 259
2009 196 6 4 37 13 n/a n/a 3 259
2010 203 3 7 35 18 n/a n/a 1 267
2011 195 3 6 31 11 1 8 0 255
2012 181 5 3 24 11 0 6 0 230
2013 180 3 2 33 6 0 5 0 229
2014 176 4 1 31 6 0 4 0 222
2015 173 5 2 32 17 0 9 0 238
2016 171 2 3 40 16 0 10 0 242
2017 156 1 1 51 13 0 18 0 240
2018 156 0 0 47 13 0 30 0 246
2019 139 2 1 47 19 0 19 0 227
2020 156 2 3 50 15 0 16 0 242
2021 138 3 1 47 9 0 19 0 217
2022 143 2 0 44 8 0 29 0 226
2023 140 2 0 53 11 0 35 0 241
2024 128 3 2 55 15 1 24 0 228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 351 16.0 21.9 0
1989 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1990 361 16.1 22.4 0
1991 380 15.6 24.3 n/a
1992 367 15.6 23.5 n/a
1993 363 15.4 23.6 n/a
1994 363 15.8 23.0 n/a
1995 334 14.9 22.4 n/a
1996 334 14.9 22.4 n/a
1997 320 14.7 21.8 n/a
1998 296 12.7 23.3 n/a
1999 297 12.7 23.4 n/a
2000 274 12.9 21.2 n/a
2001 265 13.2 20.1 n/a
2002 246 12.2 20.2 66.3
2003 246 12.2 20.2 66.3
2004 243 11.0 22.1 63
2005 245 11.0 22.3 63.7
2006 246 12.0 20.5 69.5
2007 256 12.0 21.3 62.2
2008 259 12.0 21.6 64.3
2009 259 12.0 21.6 60.9
2010 267 12.6 21.1 66.5
2011 255 12.0 21.2 64.7
2012 230 12.4 18.5 66.5
2013 229 12.6 18.1 68.1
2014 222 n/a n/a 73
2015 238 19.0 12.5 72.3
2016 242 12.0 20.1 61.6
2017 240 12.4 19.3 50.4
2018 246 13.7 17.9 69.9
2019 227 13.2 17.1 63.9
2020 242 15.2 15.9 76
2021 217 13.9 15.5 73.7
2022 226 15.5 14.5 83.6
2023 241 16.2 14.8 81.3
2024 228 16.2 14.0 82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 351 16.0 21.9 0
1989 354 16.0 22.1 n/a
1990 361 16.1 22.4 0
1991 380 15.6 24.3 n/a
1992 367 15.6 23.5 n/a
1993 363 15.4 23.6 n/a
1994 363 15.8 23.0 n/a
1995 334 14.9 22.4 n/a
1996 334 14.9 22.4 n/a
1997 320 14.7 21.8 n/a
1998 296 12.7 23.3 n/a
1999 297 12.7 23.4 n/a
2000 274 12.9 21.2 n/a
2001 265 13.2 20.1 n/a
2002 246 12.2 20.2 66.3
2003 246 12.2 20.2 66.3
2004 243 11.0 22.1 63
2005 245 11.0 22.3 63.7
2006 246 12.0 20.5 69.5
2007 256 12.0 21.3 62.2
2008 259 12.0 21.6 64.3
2009 259 12.0 21.6 60.9
2010 267 12.6 21.1 66.5
2011 255 12.0 21.2 64.7
2012 230 12.4 18.5 66.5
2013 229 12.6 18.1 68.1
2014 222 n/a n/a 73
2015 238 19.0 12.5 72.3
2016 242 12.0 20.1 61.6
2017 240 12.4 19.3 50.4
2018 246 13.7 17.9 69.9
2019 227 13.2 17.1 63.9
2020 242 15.2 15.9 76
2021 217 13.9 15.5 73.7
2022 226 15.5 14.5 83.6
2023 241 16.2 14.8 81.3
2024 228 16.2 14.0 82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Central Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.7%0.0%0.4%1.7%97.8%97.8%99.1%97.8%97.8%97.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,300 (8.4%) $14,219 (91.6%) $15,519
2020 $1,219 (12.1%) $8,825 (87.9%) $10,044
2021 $1,597 (10.8%) $13,159 (89.2%) $14,755
2022 $3,037 (17.1%) $14,704 (82.9%) $17,741

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 988th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1003rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)39.727.6
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoquiam School District)39.826.4
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)36.520.7
 15.8%
   4th Grade Math (Hoquiam School District)35.924.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)41.242.5
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoquiam School District)40.941.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)29.820.6
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Hoquiam School District)29.619.1
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)34.542.5
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Hoquiam School District)34.244.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)40.432
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hoquiam School District)40.929.9
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Central Elementary School)33.224.9
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Hoquiam School District)29.919.3
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Central Elementary School)34.542.5
 8%
   All Grades Science (Hoquiam School District)31.636.2
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students227241
 6.2%
African American22
American Indian1911
 42.1%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4753
 12.8%
Pacific Islander00
White139140
 0.7%
Two or More Races1935
 84.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%81.3%
 17.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Students at Central Elementary School are 56% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hoquiam Middle School
High : Hoquiam High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Central Elementary School.

Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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