Enrollment
153
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, WA
Quincy Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Quincy Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530708003737
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quincy Innovation Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quincy Innovation Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy Innovation Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quincy, WA.
School address
District: Quincy School District · Washington
NCES ID 530708003737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+190% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quincy Innovation Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quincy Innovation Academy
Quincy Innovation Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Quincy, Washington, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 190% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 72.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Among Quincy's public schools, it stands alongside Quincy Innovation Academy Big Picture (24 students): Quincy Innovation Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (51:1 vs 24:1).
Quincy School District also operates Quincy High School (860 students) and Quincy Middle School (717 students) alongside Quincy Innovation 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 Quincy Innovation Academy compares
Quincy Innovation 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 | 51:1 | ▲ 190% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51:1
students per teacher
- 190% 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
$16,958
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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 10.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Quincy Innovation Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy School District, which includes Quincy Innovation Academy.
$16,958
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 Quincy Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quincy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ancient Lakes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quincy Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Quincy
1 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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~51:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Quincy Innovation Academy
How many students attend Quincy Innovation Academy?
Quincy Innovation Academy has 153 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Quincy, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy Innovation Academy is 51:1, which is 190% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quincy Innovation Academy?
72.0% of students at Quincy Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quincy Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Quincy Innovation Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Quincy, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quincy Innovation Academy?
Quincy Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Quincy Innovation Academy rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy Innovation Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quincy, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quincy on the city page.
Is Quincy Innovation Academy a good school?
Quincy Innovation Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Quincy School District?
Besides Quincy Innovation Academy, Quincy School District also operates Quincy High School (860 students), Quincy Middle School (717 students), and Ancient Lakes Elementary (385 students). See the Quincy School District district page for the complete list.
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