Enrollment
532
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Federal NCES profile for Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282003610
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie ranks #1 of 6 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282003610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Federal Way, Washington, enrolling 532 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Federal Way's public schools, it stands alongside Internet Academy (370 students): Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students) and Federal Way High School (1,665 students) alongside Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie.
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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie compares
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 18.9%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.3, Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Federal Way School District, which includes Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie.
$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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie'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.
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
Support School
Standard public school
55 students
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 (~532 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
How many students attend Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The student-teacher ratio at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
63.8% of students at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
The largest demographic group at Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie is Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie ranks #1 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie a good school?
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie, 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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