- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, WA
Skagit Academy
Federal NCES profile for Skagit Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530540003006
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skagit Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Skagit Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skagit Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540003006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Skagit Academy shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530540003006 · Mount Vernon, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 30:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Skagit Academy shrank from 279 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Skagit Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- This school 300
Skagit Academy
300 students
What this shows Skagit Academy reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skagit Academy compares
Skagit Academy 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,204
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
Counselors0.5 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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Skagit Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skagit Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skagit Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Mount Vernon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skagit Academy
How many students attend Skagit Academy?
Skagit Academy has 300 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skagit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Skagit Academy is 30:1, which is 70% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skagit Academy?
16.5% of students at Skagit Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skagit Academy?
The largest demographic group at Skagit Academy is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skagit Academy?
Skagit Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skagit Academy rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Skagit Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.