Enrollment
100
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lacey, WA
Ignite Family Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ignite Family Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530585003803
👥 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
Ignite Family Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ignite Family Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ignite Family Academy ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585003803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ignite Family Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ignite Family Academy
Ignite Family Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lacey, Washington, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 89% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 100 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 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Among Lacey's elementary schools, it stands alongside Horizons Elementary (580 students): Ignite Family Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.3:1 vs 20.7:1).
North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students) and Timberline High School (1,401 students) alongside Ignite Family 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 Ignite Family Academy compares
Ignite Family 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 | 33.3:1 | ▲ 89% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 89% 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
$15,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Ignite Family Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Thurston Public Schools, which includes Ignite Family Academy.
$15,854
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 Ignite Family Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ignite Family Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lacey
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horizons Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Olympic View Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~100 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ignite Family Academy
How many students attend Ignite Family Academy?
Ignite Family Academy has 100 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lacey, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignite Family Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignite Family Academy is 33.3:1, which is 89% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ignite Family Academy?
20.0% of students at Ignite Family Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ignite Family Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ignite Family Academy is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ignite Family Academy?
Ignite Family Academy 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 Ignite Family Academy rank among elementary schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Ignite Family Academy ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lacey on the city page.
Is Ignite Family Academy a good school?
Ignite Family Academy 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 North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Ignite Family Academy, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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