- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yakima, WA
Stanton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stanton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531011001713
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Academy ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Stanton Academy grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 531011001713 · Yakima, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 9.6:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Stanton Academy grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stanton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 183
Stanton Academy
183 students
What this shows Stanton Academy reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton Academy compares
Stanton 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 45% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 95% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 5% in Washington - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,941
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
White 21.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Stanton Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Yakima
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Davis High School
Standard public school
2,359 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower High School
Standard public school
2,258 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
West Valley High School
Standard public school
1,494 students 23:1 students per teacher
East Valley High School
Standard public school
1,064 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Yakima Online
Alternative education program
355 students 88.8:1 students per teacher
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative education program
272 students
Nationwide high 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Academy
How many students attend Stanton Academy?
Stanton Academy has 183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton Academy is 9.6:1, which is 45% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% 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 Stanton Academy?
87.8% of students at Stanton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Academy?
Stanton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Stanton Academy rank among high schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Academy ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Stanton Academy, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.