- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Center, WA
La Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for La Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530417003451
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Center Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in La Center · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Center Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Center Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Center, WA.
School address
District: La Center School District · Washington
NCES ID 530417003451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
La Center Academy shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530417003451 · La Center, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 38:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: La Center Elementary (789 students)
La Center Academy shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Center Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Center Elem
La Center Elementary
789 students
- La Center High
La Center High School
555 students
- La Center Midd
La Center Middle School
441 students
- This school 38
La Center Academy
38 students
What this shows La Center Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Center Academy compares
La Center Academy 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 116% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,259
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
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.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, La Center Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Center School District reports $14,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Center Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Center Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Center High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Center Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Center Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in La Center
1 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 (~38 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Center Academy
How many students attend La Center Academy?
La Center Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in La Center, WA. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Center Academy is 38:1, which is 116% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Center Academy?
28.6% of students at La Center Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at La Center Academy is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in La Center, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Center Academy?
La Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 La Center Academy rank among public schools in La Center?
By Resource Investment Index, La Center Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Center, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Center School District?
Besides La Center Academy, La Center School District also operates La Center Elementary (789 students), La Center High School (555 students), and La Center Middle School (441 students). See the La Center School District district page for the complete list.