- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Friday Harbor, WA
Griffin Bay School
Federal NCES profile for Griffin Bay School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530765003136
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin Bay School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 47
- students enrolled
Griffin Bay School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: San Juan Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530765003136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Griffin Bay School held near 35 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530765003136 · Friday Harbor, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 23.5:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students)
Griffin Bay School held near 35 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Griffin Bay School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor Elementary School
329 students
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor High School
255 students
- Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor Middle School
157 students
- This school 47
Griffin Bay School
47 students
- Griffin Bay Sc 6
Griffin Bay School Open Doors
6 students
What this shows Griffin Bay School reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffin Bay School compares
Griffin Bay School 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Griffin Bay School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Island School District reports $19,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffin Bay School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friday Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friday Harbor Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin Bay School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~47 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Bay School
How many students attend Griffin Bay School?
Griffin Bay School has 47 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Friday Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Bay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Bay School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griffin Bay School?
22.2% of students at Griffin Bay School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin Bay School?
The largest demographic group at Griffin Bay School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Friday Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin Bay School?
Griffin Bay School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in San Juan Island School District?
Besides Griffin Bay School, San Juan Island School District also operates Friday Harbor Elementary School (329 students), Friday Harbor High School (255 students), and Friday Harbor Middle School (157 students). See the San Juan Island School District district page for the complete list.