Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ignite Family Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignite Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ignite Family Academy's student population of 93 students has grown by 173% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Ignite Family Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ignite Family Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
83%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignite Family Academy's ranking?
Ignite Family Academy is ranked #922 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ignite Family Academy?
93 students attend Ignite Family Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ignite Family Academy students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Family Academy?
Ignite Family Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ignite Family Academy offer ?
Ignite Family Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ignite Family Academy part of?
Ignite Family Academy is part of North Thurston School District.
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