- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Ground, WA
Homelink River
Federal NCES profile for Homelink River, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530038002857
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homelink River earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Homelink River has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homelink River ranks #3 of 3 schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038002857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Homelink River shrank from 973 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 530038002857 · Battle Ground, WA Other · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 20.5:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Homelink River shrank from 973 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Homelink River in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- This school
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- Captain Strong 649
Captain Strong
649 students
What this shows Homelink River reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homelink River compares
Homelink River 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Homelink River is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homelink River Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Strong | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homelink River's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Battle Ground
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homelink River
How many students attend Homelink River?
Homelink River has 901 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Battle Ground, WA. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homelink River?
The student-teacher ratio at Homelink River is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homelink River?
22.8% of students at Homelink River are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homelink River?
The largest demographic group at Homelink River is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homelink River?
Homelink River has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Homelink River rank among schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Homelink River ranks #3 of 3 schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Homelink River, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Yacolt Primary (747 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.