Enrollment
64
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Chipley, Florida, enrolling 64 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) is leaner than roughly 96% of Florida schools and 60% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.4% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Florida schools, with 64 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students) and Vernon Elementary School (621 students) alongside Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave).
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 Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) compares
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave).
$10,910
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 22.5%
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 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
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~64 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) a good school?
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida 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 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.
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