At a glance
Reported students
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
40:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
Family Link: 72 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
40:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Family Link
Family Link is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Vashon. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Vashon Island School District. NCES reports 72 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 40:1, above the Washington median of 23.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.1%) and multiracial (11.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Family Link
- 1How do the reported 40:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.1%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.1%
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.
Other schools in Vashon Island School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Student Link
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
McMurray Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
355 reported students
Chautauqua Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Vashon Island High School
High · Grades 09–12
511 reported students
Public schools near Family Link
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon Island High School High · Vashon Island School District | 09–12 | 511 | 0.1 mi |
| Satellite High School Other · Highline School District | PK–12 | 0 | 6.3 mi |
| Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy Other · Highline School District | PK–12 | 208 | 8 mi |
| Head Start Other · Highline School District | PK–PK | 0 | 8.3 mi |
| Valley View Early Childhood Center Other · Highline School District | PK–PK | 225 | 8.7 mi |
| Madrona Heights Other · South Kitsap School District | PK–PK | 56 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Family Link
What grades does Family Link serve?
Family Link reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Vashon Island School District.
How many students attend Family Link?
Family Link reported 72 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Family Link?
The calculated ratio is 40:1, based on 72 students and 1.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Family Link a public, charter, or magnet school?
Family Link is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vashon Island School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Family Link students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.4% 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 Family Link in?
Family Link is part of Vashon Island School District, based in Vashon, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Family Link?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vashon Island High School (0.1 mi), Satellite High School (6.3 mi), Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.