Enrollment
419
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+138% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynden Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynden Academy
Lynden Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lynden, Washington, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 138% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Washington average.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lynden School District spends $15,437 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students) and Lynden Middle School (705 students) alongside Lynden 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 Lynden Academy compares
Lynden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,437
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynden School District, which includes Lynden Academy.
$15,437
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~419 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Lynden Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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