Enrollment
23
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530966003727
Wenatchee Internet Academy — Wenatchee, WA
Federal NCES profile for Wenatchee Internet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Wenatchee School District · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wenatchee Internet Academy 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
Wenatchee Internet Academy reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% 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 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Washington average and 31% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wenatchee School District spends $17,969 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.7% from local sources (property taxes), 67.7% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), 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 Wenatchee Internet Academy 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 51% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 6% | — | — |
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
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
10:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Washington — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,969
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 23 Top 6% in Washington — larger than 94% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.0% +51% vs state
NCES ID 530966003727
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Two or More 13.0%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wenatchee School District, which includes Wenatchee Internet Academy.
$17,969
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 67.7%
Federal 17.6%
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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Wenatchee Internet Academy
How many students attend Wenatchee Internet Academy?
Wenatchee Internet Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wenatchee Internet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wenatchee Internet Academy is 10:1, which is 44% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 37% 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 Wenatchee Internet Academy?
68.0% of students at Wenatchee Internet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wenatchee Internet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wenatchee Internet Academy is White at 47.8%. The school serves a student body in Wenatchee, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wenatchee Internet Academy?
Wenatchee Internet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.