- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chipley, FL
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Federal NCES profile for Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120201008668
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Chipley · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chipley, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+19.3%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120201008668 · Chipley, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 7.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students)
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+19.3%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kate M. Smith
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
933 students
- Vernon Element
Vernon Elementary School
621 students
- Chipley High S
Chipley High School
563 students
- Roulhac Middle
Roulhac Middle School
414 students
- Vernon High Sc 326
Vernon High School
326 students
- This school 64
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
64 students
What this shows Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) compares
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 60% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Washington reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chipley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roulhac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~64 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
How many students attend Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) has 64 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Chipley, FL. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is 7.1:1, which is 60% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
54.4% of students at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
The largest demographic group at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Chipley, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) rank among schools in Chipley?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chipley, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chipley on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students), Vernon Elementary School (621 students), and Chipley High School (563 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.