- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530927002508 · Vancouver, WA Other · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 20.2:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics held near 787 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
787 students
What this shows Vancouver School of Arts and Academics reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vancouver School of Arts and Academics compares
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,507
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~787 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.