- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Support School
Federal NCES profile for Support School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282002961
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Support School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 55
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Support School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282002961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Support School grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530282002961 · Federal Way, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 53.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Support School grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Support School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 55
Support School
55 students
What this shows Support School reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Support School compares
Support School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 16.4%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Largest group: White at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Support School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Support School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Support School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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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.
Frequently asked questions about Support School
How many students attend Support School?
Support School has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Support School?
53.7% of students at Support School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Support School?
The largest demographic group at Support School is White at 32.7% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Support School?
Support School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Support School rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Support School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Support School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.