- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Everett, WA
Port Gardner
Federal NCES profile for Port Gardner, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530267002897
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Gardner earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #14 of 19
- schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Gardner has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Gardner ranks #14 of 19 schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Everett School District · Washington
NCES ID 530267002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Port Gardner shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530267002897 · Everett, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 44:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students)
Port Gardner shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Port Gardner in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry M. Jacks
Henry M. Jackson High School
2,148 students
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
1,651 students
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,643 students
- Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle School
1,057 students
- Heatherwood Mi
Heatherwood Middle School
1,031 students
- This school 88
Port Gardner
88 students
What this shows Port Gardner reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Gardner compares
Port Gardner is a shrinking 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 | 44:1 | ▲ 150% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,396
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 + 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 72.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Port Gardner is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everett School District reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Gardner Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heatherwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Gardner's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,651
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Everett
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Penny Creek Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Challenger Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Lake Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Silver Firs Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Gardner
How many students attend Port Gardner?
Port Gardner has 88 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Gardner?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Gardner is 44:1, which is 150% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Gardner?
51.5% of students at Port Gardner are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Gardner?
The largest demographic group at Port Gardner is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Everett, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Gardner?
Port Gardner has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Port Gardner rank among schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Gardner ranks #14 of 19 schools in Everett, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Everett School District?
Besides Port Gardner, Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students), Cascade High School (1,651 students), and Everett High School (1,643 students). See the Everett School District district page for the complete list.