Enrollment
387
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moses Lake, WA
Vanguard Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530522003895
👥 S:T ratio 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Academy earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522003895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanguard Academy compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanguard Academy
Vanguard Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Moses Lake, Washington, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 450 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #450, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding Moses Lake School District spends $15,641 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moses Lake's high schools, it stands alongside Mlsd Open Doors Re-Engagement Program (67 students): Vanguard Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students) and Columbia Middle School (875 students) alongside Vanguard Academy.
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 Vanguard Academy compares
Vanguard Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Vanguard Academy is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moses Lake School District, which includes Vanguard Academy.
$15,641
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.8%
State 76.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 Vanguard Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Moses Lake
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Academy
How many students attend Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has 387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Academy is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanguard Academy?
58.2% of students at Vanguard Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Academy is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Academy?
Vanguard Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Vanguard Academy rank among high schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Moses Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Moses Lake on the city page.
Is Vanguard Academy a good school?
Vanguard Academy earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Moses Lake School District?
Besides Vanguard Academy, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Frontier Middle School (690 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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