- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lacey, WA
Envision Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Envision Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530585003771
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Envision Career Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Envision Career Academy has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Envision Career Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585003771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Envision Career Academy grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+27.0%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 530585003771 · Lacey, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 17.4:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Envision Career Academy grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+27.0%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Envision Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- This school 139
Envision Career Academy
139 students
What this shows Envision Career Academy reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Envision Career Academy compares
Envision Career 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 17.3%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Envision Career Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Envision Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Envision Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Lacey
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Envision Career Academy
How many students attend Envision Career Academy?
Envision Career Academy has 139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Envision Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Envision Career Academy is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Envision Career Academy?
57.4% of students at Envision Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Envision Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Envision Career Academy is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Envision Career Academy?
Envision Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Envision Career Academy rank among high schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Envision Career Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Envision Career Academy, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.