- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent, WA
Kent Laboratory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kent Laboratory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530396003797
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Laboratory Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 19
- schools in Kent · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Laboratory Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Laboratory Academy ranks #1 of 19 schools in Kent, WA.
School address
District: Kent School District · Washington
NCES ID 530396003797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kent Laboratory Academy held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530396003797 · Kent, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kentridge High School (2,186 students)
Kent Laboratory Academy held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kent Laboratory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kentridge High
Kentridge High School
2,186 students
- Kentwood High
Kentwood High School
1,995 students
- Kent-Meridian
Kent-Meridian High School
1,639 students
- Kentlake High
Kentlake High School
1,561 students
- Northwood Midd
Northwood Middle School
911 students
- This school 291
Kent Laboratory Academy
291 students
What this shows Kent Laboratory Academy reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Laboratory Academy compares
Kent Laboratory Academy 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$19,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 32.1%
White 24.1%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Kent Laboratory Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kent School District reports $19,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent Laboratory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent-Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Laboratory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kent
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Millennium Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Scenic Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Park Orchard Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Kent Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 12.2:1 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kent Laboratory Academy
How many students attend Kent Laboratory Academy?
Kent Laboratory Academy has 291 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kent, WA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Laboratory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Laboratory Academy is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% 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 Kent Laboratory Academy?
30.2% of students at Kent Laboratory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Laboratory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kent Laboratory Academy is Asian at 32.1% of enrollment, in Kent, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Laboratory Academy?
Kent Laboratory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Kent Laboratory Academy rank among schools in Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Laboratory Academy ranks #1 of 19 schools in Kent, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kent on the city page.
What other schools are in Kent School District?
Besides Kent Laboratory Academy, Kent School District also operates Kentridge High School (2,186 students), Kentwood High School (1,995 students), and Kent-Meridian High School (1,639 students). See the Kent School District district page for the complete list.