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#986 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 44% in state
Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Hoquiam School District · Hoquiam, WA
A Hoquiam School District elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
310 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, WA 98550
- Math 26% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoquiam), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,920
Median home value
$212,400
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 2–5 | 0.8 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Hoquiam Homelink SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| A J West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hoquiam School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in Hoquiam School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hoquiam, WA, part of Hoquiam School District, serving approximately 228 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #986 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in WA?
Central Elementary School ranks #986 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (360) 538-8230
- Area population (ZIP 98550)
- 12,274
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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