Enrollment
51
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 530927002554
Gate Work Study Program — Vancouver, WA
Federal NCES profile for Gate Work Study Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gate Work Study Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gate Work Study Program reports 51 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Washington average and 1% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vancouver School District spends $22,507 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 61.3% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gate Work Study Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,507
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 51 Top 12% in Washington — larger than 88% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.3% +16% vs state
NCES ID 530927002554
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Gate Work Study Program.
$22,507
Per student
-3%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
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Hudson'S Bay High School
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Columbia River High
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1,138 students 21:1 students per teacher
Open Doors
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Lewis and Clark High School
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96 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gate Work Study Program
How many students attend Gate Work Study Program?
Gate Work Study Program has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in VANCOUVER, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate Work Study Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate Work Study Program is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gate Work Study Program?
52.3% of students at Gate Work Study Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gate Work Study Program?
The largest demographic group at Gate Work Study Program is White at 60.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in VANCOUVER, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gate Work Study Program?
Gate Work Study Program has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.