- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, WA
Aspire Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530540003763
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540003763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Aspire Academy grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+34.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 530540003763 · Mount Vernon, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 38.5:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Aspire Academy grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+34.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Aspire Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- This school 154
Aspire Academy
154 students
What this shows Aspire Academy reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspire Academy compares
Aspire Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.5:1 | ▲ 119% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.5:1
students per teacher
- 119% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 28.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Aspire Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspire Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspire Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Mount Vernon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Academy
How many students attend Aspire Academy?
Aspire Academy has 154 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy is 38.5:1, which is 119% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Academy?
63.3% of students at Aspire Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Academy?
Aspire Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Academy rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Aspire Academy, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.