- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynden, WA
Lynden Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lynden Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530462003022
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynden Academy earns 54/100 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.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 41.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 419
- students enrolled
Lynden Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462003022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lynden Academy held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530462003022 · Lynden, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 41.9:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynden High School (1,002 students)
Lynden Academy held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lynden Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynden High Sc
Lynden High School
1,002 students
- Lynden Middle
Lynden Middle School
705 students
- Fisher Element
Fisher Elementary School
546 students
- Vossbeck Eleme
Vossbeck Elementary School
468 students
- This school
Lynden Academy
419 students
- Isom Elementar
Isom Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Lynden Academy reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynden Academy compares
Lynden 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 | 41.9:1 | ▲ 138% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 87% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41.9:1
students per teacher
- 138% 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.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,842
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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Lynden Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynden School District reports $15,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynden Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynden Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vossbeck Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isom Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynden Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynden Academy
How many students attend Lynden Academy?
Lynden Academy has 419 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynden Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynden Academy is 41.9:1, which is 138% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 167% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynden Academy?
5.7% of students at Lynden Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynden Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lynden Academy is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynden Academy?
Lynden Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lynden School District?
Besides Lynden Academy, Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students), Lynden Middle School (705 students), and Fisher Elementary School (546 students). See the Lynden School District district page for the complete list.