Enrollment
38
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+116% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Center Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Center Academy
La Center Academy is a small combined-grade school in La Center, Washington, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 116% 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 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
The surrounding La Center School District spends $13,516 per pupil, 31% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among La Center's public schools, it stands alongside La Center Elementary (789 students): La Center Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38:1 vs 17.2:1).
La Center School District also operates La Center Elementary (789 students) and La Center High School (555 students) alongside La Center 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 La Center Academy compares
La Center 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Center School District, which includes La Center Academy.
$13,516
Per student
-31%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 67.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in La Center on the city page.
Is La Center Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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