- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
Renton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Renton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530723003073
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renton Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Renton Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renton Academy ranks #3 of 8 schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723003073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Renton Academy grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530723003073 · Renton, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 4:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Renton Academy grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Renton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 24
Renton Academy
24 students
What this shows Renton Academy reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renton Academy compares
Renton 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 77% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Washington - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 24 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 29.2%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 12.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Renton Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Renton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Standard public school
490 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Carriage Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
H.O.M.E. Program
Alternative education program
136 students 34:1 students per teacher
Out of District Facility
Special-education school
10 students
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renton Academy
How many students attend Renton Academy?
Renton Academy has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Renton Academy is 4:1, which is 77% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 75% 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 Renton Academy?
55.2% of students at Renton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Renton Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renton Academy?
Renton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Renton Academy rank among schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Renton Academy ranks #3 of 8 schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Renton Academy, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.