At a glance
Reported students
407
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
378
Hofstetter Elementary: 407 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Hofstetter Elementary
Hofstetter Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Colville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Colville School District. NCES reports 407 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hofstetter Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fort Colville Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
355 reported students
Colville Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
401 reported students
Colville Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
506 reported students
Panorama School
Other · Grades PK–12
68 reported students
Colville Fish Hatchery
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Hofstetter Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Fish Hatchery High · Colville School District | 07–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Panorama School Other · Colville School District | PK–12 | 68 | 0.5 mi |
| Colville Senior High School High · Colville School District | 09–12 | 506 | 1 mi |
| Colville Junior High School Middle · Colville School District | 06–08 | 401 | 1.1 mi |
| Fort Colville Elementary Elementary · Colville School District | 03–05 | 355 | 1.1 mi |
| Kettle Falls Elementary School Elementary · Kettle Falls School District | PK–04 | 242 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hofstetter Elementary
What grades does Hofstetter Elementary serve?
Hofstetter Elementary reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colville School District.
How many students attend Hofstetter Elementary?
Hofstetter Elementary reported 407 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hofstetter Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 407 students and 23.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hofstetter Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hofstetter Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hofstetter Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hofstetter Elementary in?
Hofstetter Elementary is part of Colville School District, based in Colville, WA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hofstetter Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colville Fish Hatchery (0.2 mi), Panorama School (0.5 mi), Colville Senior High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.