Enrollment
309
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Federal Way Public Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way Public Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Federal Way, Washington, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 35% 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.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Federal Way's public schools, it stands alongside Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie (532 students): Federal Way Public Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students) and Federal Way High School (1,665 students) alongside Federal Way Public Academy.
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 Federal Way Public Academy compares
Federal Way Public Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (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
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
$17,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Federal Way School District, which includes Federal Way Public Academy.
$17,122
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Federal Way Public Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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