- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal NCES profile for Federal Way Public Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282002719
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Federal Way Public Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Federal Way Public Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Federal Way Public Academy ranks #4 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282002719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Federal Way Public Academy held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530282002719 · Federal Way, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 23.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Federal Way Public Academy held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Federal Way Public Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 309
Federal Way Public Academy
309 students
What this shows Federal Way Public Academy reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Federal Way Public Academy compares
Federal Way Public Academy 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Federal Way Public Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Federal Way Public Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Federal Way Public Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Federal Way
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Internet Academy
Alternative education program
370 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Brigadoon Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Federal Way Public School Eceap
Standard public school
348 students
Adelaide Elementary School
Standard public school
321 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Support School
Standard public school
55 students
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Federal Way Public Academy
How many students attend Federal Way Public Academy?
Federal Way Public Academy has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Federal Way Public Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Federal Way Public Academy is 23.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Federal Way Public Academy?
33.6% of students at Federal Way Public Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Federal Way Public Academy?
The largest demographic group at Federal Way Public Academy is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Federal Way Public Academy?
Federal Way Public Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Federal Way Public Academy rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Federal Way Public Academy ranks #4 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Federal Way Public Academy, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.