- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deming, WA
Mount Baker Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mount Baker Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530531003211
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Baker Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 32
- students enrolled
Mount Baker Academy has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mount Baker School District · Washington
NCES ID 530531003211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mount Baker Academy shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530531003211 · Deming, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 16:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Baker Senior High (513 students)
Mount Baker Academy shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mount Baker Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Baker Se
Mount Baker Senior High
513 students
- Kendall Elemen
Kendall Elementary
317 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary
288 students
- Mount Baker Ju
Mount Baker Junior High
244 students
- Acme Elementar 168
Acme Elementary
168 students
- This school 32
Mount Baker Academy
32 students
What this shows Mount Baker Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Baker Academy compares
Mount Baker 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Mount Baker Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Baker School District reports $20,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Baker Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kendall Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acme Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Baker Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Baker Academy
How many students attend Mount Baker Academy?
Mount Baker Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Deming, WA. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Baker Academy is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Baker Academy?
51.4% of students at Mount Baker Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Baker Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mount Baker Academy is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Deming, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Baker Academy?
Mount Baker Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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.
What other schools are in Mount Baker School District?
Besides Mount Baker Academy, Mount Baker School District also operates Mount Baker Senior High (513 students), Kendall Elementary (317 students), and Harmony Elementary (288 students). See the Mount Baker School District district page for the complete list.