Enrollment
540
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530141000262
Lakeview Hope Academy — Lakewood, WA
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Hope Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
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: Clover Park 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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Hope Academy 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
Lakeview Hope Academy reports 540 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% 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 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Washington average and 50% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 540 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clover Park School District spends $18,954 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 20.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Lakeview Hope Academy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 72% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 74% | — | — |
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
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,954
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 540 Top 74% in Washington — larger than 26% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.5% +72% vs state
NCES ID 530141000262
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 11.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 540:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes Lakeview Hope Academy.
$18,954
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Standard public school
738 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Four Heroes Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Tyee Park Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Idlewild Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Park Lodge Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Hope Academy
How many students attend Lakeview Hope Academy?
Lakeview Hope Academy has 540 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lakewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Hope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Hope Academy is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 14% 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 Lakeview Hope Academy?
77.5% of students at Lakeview Hope Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Hope Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Hope Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lakewood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Hope Academy?
Lakeview Hope Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.