Enrollment
111
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530192003642
Home Pride — Cusick, WA
Federal NCES profile for Home Pride, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 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: Cusick 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+153% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Home Pride compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Home Pride reports 111 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 153% 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 183% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Washington average and 1% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cusick School District spends $18,984 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.0% from local sources (property taxes), 67.5% from the state, and 23.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Home Pride 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 | 45:1 | ▲ 153% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 19% | — | — |
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
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
45:1
students per teacher
— 153% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,984
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 111 Top 19% in Washington — larger than 81% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 45:1 +153% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.2% +16% vs state
NCES ID 530192003642
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Largest group: White at 76.6% 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 Cusick School District, which includes Home Pride.
$18,984
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 67.5%
Federal 23.6%
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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Home Pride
How many students attend Home Pride?
Home Pride has 111 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cusick, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Home Pride?
The student-teacher ratio at Home Pride is 45:1, which is 153% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Home Pride?
52.2% of students at Home Pride are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Home Pride?
The largest demographic group at Home Pride is White at 76.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cusick, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Home Pride?
Home Pride has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: 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.