Enrollment
88
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Gardner compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Gardner
Port Gardner is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 150% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Among Everett's public schools, it stands alongside Penny Creek Elementary (791 students): Port Gardner is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44:1 vs 19.3:1).
Everett School District also operates Henry M. Jackson High School (2,148 students) and Cascade High School (1,651 students) alongside Port Gardner.
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 Port Gardner compares
Port Gardner on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Everett School District, which includes Port Gardner.
$17,846
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~88 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Port Gardner a good school?
Port Gardner earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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