Enrollment
55
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+19% vs state
What stands out at Support School
Support School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Federal Way, Washington, enrolling 55 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 55 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Federal Way's public schools, it stands alongside Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie (532 students): Support School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students) and Federal Way High School (1,665 students) alongside Support School.
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 Support School compares
Support School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Federal Way School District, which includes Support School.
$17,122
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Federal Way
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Internet Academy
Alternative education program
370 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Brigadoon Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Federal Way Public School Eceap
Standard public school
348 students
Adelaide Elementary School
Standard public school
321 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Support School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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