Enrollment
36
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530015000021
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center — Anacortes, WA
Federal NCES profile for Whitney Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
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: Anacortes 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitney Early Childhood Education Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center reports 36 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 108% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anacortes School District spends $19,988 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.0% from local sources (property taxes), 56.5% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Whitney Early Childhood Education Center 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 | 33:1 | ▲ 85% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 9% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
— 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$19,988
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 36 Top 9% in Washington — larger than 91% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 33:1 +85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 530015000021
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 13.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anacortes School District, which includes Whitney Early Childhood Education Center.
$19,988
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 56.5%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Whitney Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center has 36 students enrolled. It is a other school in Anacortes, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is 33:1, which is 85% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is White at 61.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Anacortes, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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.