Enrollment
617
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer Park, WA
Deer Park Home Link Program
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park Home Link Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530207002827
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park Home Link Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 61.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park Home Link Program has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Home Link Program ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA.
School address
District: Deer Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530207002827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
61.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+251% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Park Home Link Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Park Home Link Program
Deer Park Home Link Program is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Deer Park, Washington, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run heavy: 61.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 251% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 460 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #456, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
The surrounding Deer Park School District spends $13,679 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Deer Park's public schools, it stands alongside Deer Park Early Learning Center (77 students): Deer Park Home Link Program is larger than that campus by headcount.
Deer Park School District also operates Deer Park High School (637 students) and Deer Park Middle School (503 students) alongside Deer Park Home Link Program.
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 Deer Park Home Link Program compares
Deer Park Home Link Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 61.7:1 | ▲ 251% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
61.7:1
students per teacher
- 251% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Deer Park Home Link Program is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Park School District, which includes Deer Park Home Link Program.
$13,679
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 74.4%
Federal 10.4%
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 Deer Park Home Link Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcadia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Park Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park Home Link Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Deer Park
1 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 (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~61.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Park Home Link Program
How many students attend Deer Park Home Link Program?
Deer Park Home Link Program has 617 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Deer Park, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Home Link Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Home Link Program is 61.7:1, which is 251% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 293% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park Home Link Program?
33.6% of students at Deer Park Home Link Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park Home Link Program?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park Home Link Program is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Deer Park, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park Home Link Program?
Deer Park Home Link Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Deer Park Home Link Program rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Home Link Program ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deer Park on the city page.
Is Deer Park Home Link Program a good school?
Deer Park Home Link Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Deer Park School District?
Besides Deer Park Home Link Program, Deer Park School District also operates Deer Park High School (637 students), Deer Park Middle School (503 students), and Arcadia Elementary (455 students). See the Deer Park School District district page for the complete list.
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