Enrollment
154
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+119% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Academy
Aspire Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling 154 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 119% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (29%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mount Vernon's public schools, it stands alongside Skagit Academy (300 students): Aspire Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38.5:1 vs 30:1).
Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students) and La Venture Middle School (663 students) alongside Aspire Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspire Academy compares
Aspire Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Aspire Academy.
$18,880
Per student
-3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aspire Academy a good school?
Aspire Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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