- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Vanguard Academy held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530522003895 · Moses Lake, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 22.8:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Vanguard Academy held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moses Lake Hig
Moses Lake High School
1,856 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
875 students
- Frontier Middl 690
Frontier Middle School
690 students
- Park Orchard E 454
Park Orchard Elementary School
454 students
- Vicki I. Groff 413
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
413 students
- This school 387
Vanguard Academy
387 students
What this shows Vanguard Academy reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Academy compares
Vanguard Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
District finance for Moses Lake School District reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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.
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.