Enrollment
136
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
H.O.M.E. Program
Federal NCES profile for H.O.M.E. Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530723002721
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H.O.M.E. Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
H.O.M.E. Program has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H.O.M.E. Program ranks #7 of 8 schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723002721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H.O.M.E. Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at H.O.M.E. Program
H.O.M.E. Program is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 136 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 93% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Among Renton's public schools, it stands alongside Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center (490 students): H.O.M.E. Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 30.6:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Renton Senior High School (1,208 students) alongside H.O.M.E. Program.
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 H.O.M.E. Program compares
H.O.M.E. Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 93% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
- 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 66.9%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 7.4%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, H.O.M.E. Program is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes H.O.M.E. Program.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
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.
How H.O.M.E. Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H.O.M.E. Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Renton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
490 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carriage Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Renton Academy
Alternative education program
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
Out of District Facility
Special-education school
10 students
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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about H.O.M.E. Program
How many students attend H.O.M.E. Program?
H.O.M.E. Program has 136 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Renton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.O.M.E. Program?
The student-teacher ratio at H.O.M.E. Program is 34:1, which is 93% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H.O.M.E. Program?
16.8% of students at H.O.M.E. Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H.O.M.E. Program?
The largest demographic group at H.O.M.E. Program is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H.O.M.E. Program?
H.O.M.E. Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does H.O.M.E. Program rank among schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, H.O.M.E. Program ranks #7 of 8 schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Renton on the city page.
Is H.O.M.E. Program a good school?
H.O.M.E. Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Renton School District?
Besides H.O.M.E. Program, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.
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