Enrollment
64
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530003003633
Grays Harbor Academy — Aberdeen, WA
Federal NCES profile for Grays Harbor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 70/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Aberdeen 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.
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+63% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grays Harbor Academy reports 64 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Washington average and 42% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aberdeen School District spends $19,073 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.6% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 Grays Harbor Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 63% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 14% | — | — |
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
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$19,073
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
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 64 Top 14% in Washington — larger than 86% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 73.4% +63% vs state
NCES ID 530003003633
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen School District, which includes Grays Harbor Academy.
$19,073
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.8%
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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stevens Elementary School
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
A J West Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Robert Gray Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School
Standard public school
178 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harbor Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
128 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary
Standard public school
103 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Grays Harbor Academy
How many students attend Grays Harbor Academy?
Grays Harbor Academy has 64 students enrolled. It is a other school in Aberdeen, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grays Harbor Academy?
73.4% of students at Grays Harbor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grays Harbor Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grays Harbor Academy is White at 56.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Aberdeen, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grays Harbor Academy?
Grays Harbor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.