- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Home Choice Academy shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530270003101 · Vancouver, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 22.7:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (1,989 students)
Home Choice Academy shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Home Choice Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
1,989 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,569 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,523 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,427 students
- Covington Midd
Covington Middle School
830 students
- This school 204
Home Choice Academy
204 students
What this shows Home Choice Academy reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Home Choice Academy compares
Home Choice Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Evergreen School District (Clark) reports $17,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,569
- 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
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 (~204 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.