Enrollment
50
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530657003547
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning — Pasco, WA
Federal NCES profile for Internet Pasco Academy of Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
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: Pasco 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Internet Pasco Academy of Learning compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning reports 50 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 53% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Washington average and 10% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 100 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pasco School District spends $17,723 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.8% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 3 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 Internet Pasco Academy of Learning 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 12% | — | — |
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
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,723
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 100 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 50 Top 12% in Washington — larger than 88% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.6% +4% vs state
NCES ID 530657003547
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 100:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco School District, which includes Internet Pasco Academy of Learning.
$17,723
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 17.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Internet Pasco Academy of Learning
How many students attend Internet Pasco Academy of Learning?
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning has 50 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Pasco, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Internet Pasco Academy of Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Internet Pasco Academy of Learning is 8.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Internet Pasco Academy of Learning?
46.6% of students at Internet Pasco Academy of Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Internet Pasco Academy of Learning?
The largest demographic group at Internet Pasco Academy of Learning is White at 52.0%. The school serves a student body in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Internet Pasco Academy of Learning?
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.