Enrollment
300
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skagit Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skagit Academy
Skagit Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 70% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Washington average.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Mount Vernon's public schools, it stands alongside Aspire Academy (154 students): Skagit Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (30:1 vs 38.5:1).
Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students) and La Venture Middle School (663 students) alongside Skagit 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 Skagit Academy compares
Skagit 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,880
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Skagit Academy.
$18,880
Per student
-3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~300 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Skagit Academy a good school?
Skagit Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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