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Fords Prairie Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Centralia, Washington · Centralia School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students443
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
Fords Prairie
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
443
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
75%+24.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Fords Prairie Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Centralia, Washington. The school enrolls 443 students. It is part of the Centralia School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictCentralia School District
County53041
CityCentralia
ZIP98531
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530114000208

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment443
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino42.3%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native53.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
42.3%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)