Enrollment
72
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
72:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+309% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Family Link compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Family Link
Family Link is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Vashon, Washington, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 72:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 309% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Vashon Island School District also operates Vashon Island High School (511 students) and Chautauqua Elementary (480 students) alongside Family Link.
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 Family Link compares
Family Link on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vashon Island School District, which includes Family Link.
$16,974
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~72 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Family Link a good school?
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. 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 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.
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