- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Richland, WA
Pacific Crest Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Crest Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530732003810
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Crest Online Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in West Richland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Crest Online Academy has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in West Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732003810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Pacific Crest Online Academy grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 530732003810 · West Richland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 16.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Pacific Crest Online Academy grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pacific Crest Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland High
Richland High School
2,218 students
- Hanford High S
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- This school 325
Pacific Crest Online Academy
325 students
What this shows Pacific Crest Online Academy reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Crest Online Academy compares
Pacific Crest Online 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Pacific Crest Online Academy is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Crest Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Crest Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in West Richland
2 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Crest Online Academy
How many students attend Pacific Crest Online Academy?
Pacific Crest Online Academy has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Online Academy is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Pacific Crest Online Academy?
55.1% of students at Pacific Crest Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Crest Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Crest Online Academy is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in West Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Crest Online Academy?
Pacific Crest Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pacific Crest Online Academy rank among schools in West Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in West Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Pacific Crest Online Academy, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.