- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Ground, WA
Captain Strong
Federal NCES profile for Captain Strong, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530038002278
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Captain Strong earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Captain Strong has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Captain Strong ranks #1 of 3 schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038002278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Captain Strong held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530038002278 · Battle Ground, WA Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 17.1:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Captain Strong held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Captain Strong in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- This school 649
Captain Strong
649 students
What this shows Captain Strong reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Captain Strong compares
Captain Strong held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Captain Strong is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Captain Strong Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Captain Strong's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Battle Ground
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Captain Strong
How many students attend Captain Strong?
Captain Strong has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Ground, WA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Strong?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain Strong is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Captain Strong?
28.7% of students at Captain Strong are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Captain Strong?
The largest demographic group at Captain Strong is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Captain Strong?
Captain Strong has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Captain Strong rank among schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Captain Strong ranks #1 of 3 schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Captain Strong, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.