Enrollment
13
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washougal, WA
Washougal Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washougal Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530954003730
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washougal Learning Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 13
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Washougal Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954003730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
What stands out at Washougal Learning Academy
Washougal Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Washougal, Washington, enrolling 13 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Washington schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Among Washougal's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students): Washougal Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students) and Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students) alongside Washougal Learning 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 Washougal Learning Academy compares
Washougal Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$17,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Washougal Learning Academy is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Washougal Learning Academy.
$17,033
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
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.
How Washougal Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hathaway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washougal Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Washougal
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Standard public school
284 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hathaway Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Washougal Special Services
Special-education school
36 students
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washougal Learning Academy
How many students attend Washougal Learning Academy?
Washougal Learning Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Washougal, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washougal Learning Academy?
35.0% of students at Washougal Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washougal Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washougal Learning Academy is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washougal Learning Academy?
Washougal Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Washougal Learning Academy rank among schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Washougal Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Washougal, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washougal on the city page.
Is Washougal Learning Academy a good school?
Washougal Learning Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington. 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 Washougal School District?
Besides Washougal Learning Academy, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.
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