Enrollment
72
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530945003774
Walla Walla Online — Walla Walla, WA
Federal NCES profile for Walla Walla Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walla Walla Online compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Walla Walla Online reports 72 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% above the Washington average and 25% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 72 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Walla Walla Public Schools spends $26,042 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.6% from local sources (property taxes), 76.2% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walla Walla Online compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$26,042
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 72 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 72 Top 15% in Washington — larger than 85% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.6% +44% vs state
NCES ID 530945003774
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 72:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walla Walla Public Schools, which includes Walla Walla Online.
$26,042
Per student
+12%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 76.2%
Federal 12.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Walla Walla Online
How many students attend Walla Walla Online?
Walla Walla Online has 72 students enrolled. It is a other school in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla Online is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walla Walla Online?
64.6% of students at Walla Walla Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walla Walla Online?
The largest demographic group at Walla Walla Online is White at 62.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walla Walla Online?
Walla Walla Online has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.