- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sequim, WA
Olympic Peninsula Academy
Federal NCES profile for Olympic Peninsula Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530783002552
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympic Peninsula Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Sequim · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympic Peninsula Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympic Peninsula Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sequim, WA.
School address
District: Sequim School District · Washington
NCES ID 530783002552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Olympic Peninsula Academy grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 530783002552 · Sequim, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequim Senior High (804 students)
Olympic Peninsula Academy grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Olympic Peninsula Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequim Senior
Sequim Senior High
804 students
- Sequim Middle
Sequim Middle School
548 students
- Helen Haller E
Helen Haller Elementary School
508 students
- Greywolf Eleme
Greywolf Elementary School
506 students
- This school 117
Olympic Peninsula Academy
117 students
- Dungeness Virt 97
Dungeness Virtual School
97 students
What this shows Olympic Peninsula Academy reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympic Peninsula Academy compares
Olympic Peninsula 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Washington - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,501
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Olympic Peninsula Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sequim School District reports $17,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olympic Peninsula Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequim Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequim Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen Haller Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greywolf Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dungeness Virtual School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Olympic Peninsula Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 82/100
Similar other schools in Sequim
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olympic Peninsula Academy
How many students attend Olympic Peninsula Academy?
Olympic Peninsula Academy has 117 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sequim, WA. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic Peninsula Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympic Peninsula Academy is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Olympic Peninsula Academy?
29.8% of students at Olympic Peninsula Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympic Peninsula Academy?
The largest demographic group at Olympic Peninsula Academy is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Sequim, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympic Peninsula Academy?
Olympic Peninsula Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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).
How does Olympic Peninsula Academy rank among schools in Sequim?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympic Peninsula Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Sequim, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sequim on the city page.
What other schools are in Sequim School District?
Besides Olympic Peninsula Academy, Sequim School District also operates Sequim Senior High (804 students), Sequim Middle School (548 students), and Helen Haller Elementary School (508 students). See the Sequim School District district page for the complete list.