At a glance
Reported students
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Support School: 55 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 53
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Support School
Support School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Federal Way. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 55 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.5%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 88.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Support School
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 88.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 13.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 29.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.7%
- Hispanic25.5%
- Black16.4%
- Asian12.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Federal Way School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Federal Way Public Schools Headstart
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Birth to Three Development Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Dynamic Family Services
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Federal Way Public School ECEAP
Other · Grades PK–PK
348 reported students
Internet Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
370 reported students
Employment Transition Program
High · Grades 09–12
62 reported students
Public schools near Support School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way Public School ECEAP Other · Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 348 | under 0.1 mi |
| Internet Academy Other · Federal Way School District | PK–12 | 370 | 1.6 mi |
| Federal Way Public Schools Headstart Other · Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Birth to Three Development Center Other · Federal Way School District | PK–PK | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| West Auburn Senior High School Other · Auburn School District | KG–12 | 506 | 4.2 mi |
| Columbia Junior High School Other · Fife School District | 08–09 | 619 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Support School
What grades does Support School serve?
Support School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Federal Way School District.
How many students attend Support School?
Support School reported 55 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 53 students.
Is Support School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Support School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Federal Way School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Support School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Support School in?
Support School is part of Federal Way School District, based in Federal Way, WA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Support School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Federal Way Public School ECEAP (under 0.1 mi), Internet Academy (1.6 mi), Federal Way Public Schools Headstart (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.