- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vashon, WA
Family Link
Federal NCES profile for Family Link, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530930002720
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Family Link earns 0/100 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.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vashon · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Family Link has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Family Link ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vashon, WA.
School address
District: Vashon Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530930002720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Family Link shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530930002720 · Vashon, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 72:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Vashon Island High School (511 students)
Family Link shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Family Link in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vashon Island
Vashon Island High School
511 students
- Chautauqua Ele
Chautauqua Elementary
480 students
- Mcmurray Middl
Mcmurray Middle School
355 students
- This school 72
Family Link
72 students
- Student Link 50
Student Link
50 students
What this shows Family Link reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Family Link compares
Family Link is a shrinking 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 | 72:1 | ▲ 309% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
72:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
72:1
students per teacher
- 309% 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
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Family Link is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Vashon Island School District reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Family Link Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chautauqua Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcmurray Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Student Link | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Family Link's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Family Link
How many students attend Family Link?
Family Link has 72 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Vashon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Family Link?
The student-teacher ratio at Family Link is 72:1, which is 309% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 359% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Family Link?
16.3% of students at Family Link are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Family Link?
The largest demographic group at Family Link is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Vashon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Family Link?
Family Link has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Family Link rank among public schools in Vashon?
By Resource Investment Index, Family Link ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vashon, 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 Vashon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vashon Island School District?
Besides Family Link, Vashon Island School District also operates Vashon Island High School (511 students), Chautauqua Elementary (480 students), and Mcmurray Middle School (355 students). See the Vashon Island School District district page for the complete list.