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Fords Prairie Elementary

Centralia School District · Lewis County · 1620 Harrison Avenue, Centralia, WA 98531.0

(360)330-7633

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3/10
#849
Rank 849 out of 1,162
English Language Arts3/10 · #873 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #849 · 27th percentile
Science4/10 · #705 · 33rd percentile

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School Overview

Fords Prairie Elementary sits in Centralia, a small city in Lewis County where the pace of life is a little slower and community ties run deep. The school serves a working-class neighborhood and, while test scores place it in the lower quarter statewide, families who value a close-knit school community and personal attention over competitive academics may find a comfortable fit here. Centralia itself has an old-town charm with affordable housing and easy I-5 access, making it a practical base for families looking for a quieter corner of Western Washington.

Student Demographics

273 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
154 (56%)
Hispanic
101 (37%)
Other
18 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners58 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged199 (73%)
Students with Disabilities53 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

444
Enrollment
33
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
22.1
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #874 · 32nd percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found