- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White Salmon, WA
White Salmon Academy
Federal NCES profile for White Salmon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530981003072
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Salmon Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for Washington
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 35
- students enrolled
White Salmon Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White Salmon Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530981003072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
White Salmon Academy grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530981003072 · White Salmon, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 35:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (361 students)
White Salmon Academy grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
White Salmon Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
361 students
- Hulan L Whitso
Hulan L Whitson Elem
352 students
- Wayne M Henkle
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
167 students
- Wallace & Pris
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
163 students
- This school 35
White Salmon Academy
35 students
What this shows White Salmon Academy reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Salmon Academy compares
White Salmon Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 99% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
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
35:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, White Salmon Academy is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for White Salmon Valley School District reports $17,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Salmon Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hulan L Whitson Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne M Henkle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Salmon Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide high 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Salmon Academy
How many students attend White Salmon Academy?
White Salmon Academy has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Salmon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Salmon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at White Salmon Academy is 35:1, which is 99% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Salmon Academy?
64.7% of students at White Salmon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Salmon Academy?
The largest demographic group at White Salmon Academy is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in White Salmon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Salmon Academy?
White Salmon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in White Salmon Valley School District?
Besides White Salmon Academy, White Salmon Valley School District also operates Columbia High School (361 students), Hulan L Whitson Elem (352 students), and Wayne M Henkle Middle School (167 students). See the White Salmon Valley School District district page for the complete list.