Enrollment
738
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530141003000
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School — Lakewood, WA
Federal NCES profile for General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 68
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: Clover Park 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)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General William H. Harrison Preparatory School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School reports 738 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Washington average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 369 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clover Park School District spends $18,954 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 20.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 General William H. Harrison Preparatory School 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 87% | — | — |
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
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 738 Top 87% in Washington — larger than 13% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.1% +7% vs state
NCES ID 530141003000
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 29.9%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 9.9%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 369:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 68
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes General William H. Harrison Preparatory School.
$18,954
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Four Heroes Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Hope Academy
Standard public school
540 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Tyee Park Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Idlewild Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Park Lodge Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
How many students attend General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School has 738 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lakewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
48.1% of students at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lakewood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.