Enrollment
787
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
Federal NCES profile for Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530927002508
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics ranks #4 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927002508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vancouver School of Arts and Academics compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is a large combined-grade school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 787 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 787 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 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.7% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vancouver's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Elementary School (550 students): Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
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 Vancouver School of Arts and Academics compares
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,087
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vancouver School of Arts and Academics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
How many students attend Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
22.9% of students at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
The largest demographic group at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Vancouver School of Arts and Academics rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics ranks #4 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Vancouver School of Arts and Academics a good school?
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Vancouver School District?
Besides Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.
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