Enrollment
24
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renton Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renton Academy
Renton Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Renton, Washington, enrolling 24 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4:1, Renton Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Washington schools and 77% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Washington schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 24 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 7 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 24 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Renton's public schools, it stands alongside Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center (490 students): Renton Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4:1 vs 30.6:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Renton Senior High School (1,208 students) alongside Renton 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 Renton Academy compares
Renton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,639
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Renton Academy.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Renton Academy a good school?
Renton Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 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.
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