Enrollment
117
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olympic Peninsula Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olympic Peninsula Academy
Olympic Peninsula Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sequim, Washington, enrolling 117 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 76 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sequim's public schools, it stands alongside Helen Haller Elementary School (508 students): Olympic Peninsula Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 14.1:1).
Sequim School District also operates Sequim Senior High (804 students) and Sequim Middle School (548 students) alongside Olympic Peninsula 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 Olympic Peninsula Academy compares
Olympic Peninsula 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sequim School District, which includes Olympic Peninsula Academy.
$17,271
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 60.7%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Olympic Peninsula Academy a good school?
Olympic Peninsula Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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