- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vancouver, WA
Alki Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alki Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530927000578
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alki Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alki Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alki Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Alki Middle School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530927000578 · Vancouver, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 19.8:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Alki Middle School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Alki Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
What this shows Alki Middle School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alki Middle School compares
Alki Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Alki Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alki Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alki Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Vancouver
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Covington Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Frontier Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wyeast Middle School
Standard public school
747 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Shahala Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alki Middle School
How many students attend Alki Middle School?
Alki Middle School has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alki Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alki Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alki Middle School?
29.8% of students at Alki Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alki Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alki Middle School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alki Middle School?
Alki Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alki Middle School rank among middle schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Alki Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Alki Middle School, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.