Enrollment
204
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Home Choice Academy
Federal NCES profile for Home Choice Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530270003101
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Home Choice Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #25 of 28
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Home Choice Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Home Choice Academy ranks #25 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270003101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Home Choice Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Home Choice Academy
Home Choice Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 29% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vancouver's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Elementary School (550 students): Home Choice Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students) and Heritage High School (1,569 students) alongside Home Choice 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 Home Choice Academy compares
Home Choice 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$17,414
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 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Home Choice Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen School District (Clark), which includes Home Choice Academy.
$17,414
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Home Choice Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Home Choice Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Home Choice Academy's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Home Choice Academy
How many students attend Home Choice Academy?
Home Choice Academy has 204 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Home Choice Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Home Choice Academy is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Home Choice Academy?
52.7% of students at Home Choice Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Home Choice Academy?
The largest demographic group at Home Choice Academy is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Home Choice Academy?
Home Choice 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 Home Choice Academy rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Home Choice Academy ranks #25 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Home Choice Academy a good school?
Home Choice Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Home Choice Academy, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.
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