- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Olympia Regional Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618003205
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympia Regional Learning Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympia Regional Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618003205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Olympia Regional Learning Academy grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+22.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 530618003205 · Olympia, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 12.3:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Olympia Regional Learning Academy grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+22.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Olympia Regional Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 345
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
345 students
What this shows Olympia Regional Learning Academy reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympia Regional Learning Academy compares
Olympia Regional Learning Academy is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 7.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Olympia Regional Learning Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olympia Regional Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olympia Regional Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olympia Regional Learning Academy
How many students attend Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
Olympia Regional Learning Academy has 345 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympia Regional Learning Academy is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% 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 Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
26.6% of students at Olympia Regional Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Olympia Regional Learning Academy is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympia Regional Learning Academy?
Olympia Regional Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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.
How does Olympia Regional Learning Academy rank among schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympia Regional Learning Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Olympia Regional Learning Academy, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.