- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Jim Tangeman Center
Federal NCES profile for Jim Tangeman Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530927002408
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Tangeman Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Tangeman Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Tangeman Center ranks #9 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927002408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Jim Tangeman Center held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530927002408 · Vancouver, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 9:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Jim Tangeman Center held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jim Tangeman Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school 72
Jim Tangeman Center
72 students
What this shows Jim Tangeman Center reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Tangeman Center compares
Jim Tangeman Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 12.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Jim Tangeman Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Tangeman Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Tangeman Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Tangeman Center
How many students attend Jim Tangeman Center?
Jim Tangeman Center has 72 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Tangeman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Tangeman Center is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim Tangeman Center?
63.8% of students at Jim Tangeman Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Tangeman Center?
The largest demographic group at Jim Tangeman Center is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Tangeman Center?
Jim Tangeman Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jim Tangeman Center rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Tangeman Center ranks #9 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Jim Tangeman Center, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.