Enrollment
58
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingston, WA
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Federal NCES profile for North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530576002653
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576002653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning is a small combined-grade school in Kingston, Washington, enrolling 58 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 58 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kingston's public schools, it stands alongside Richard Gordon Elementary (361 students): North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15:1).
North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students) and Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) alongside North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning.
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 North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning compares
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning.
$17,822
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.2%
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 North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Kingston
3 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 (~58 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
How many students attend North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning?
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning has 58 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kingston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower 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 North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning?
39.2% of students at North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning?
The largest demographic group at North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning?
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning rank among schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kingston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingston on the city page.
Is North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning a good school?
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 North Kitsap School District?
Besides North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Kingston High School (602 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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