- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washougal, WA
Canyon Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530954002709
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Creek Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954002709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Canyon Creek Middle School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 530954002709 · Washougal, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 16.8:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Washougal High School (942 students)
Canyon Creek Middle School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Canyon Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washougal High
Washougal High School
942 students
- Jemtegaard Mid
Jemtegaard Middle School
408 students
- Columbia River 340
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340 students
- Cape Horn Skye 284
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284 students
- Hathaway Eleme 272
Hathaway Elementary
272 students
- This school 168
Canyon Creek Middle School
168 students
What this shows Canyon Creek Middle School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Creek Middle School compares
Canyon Creek Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Canyon Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washougal School District reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemtegaard Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hathaway Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Washougal
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Creek Middle School
How many students attend Canyon Creek Middle School?
Canyon Creek Middle School has 168 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washougal, WA. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Creek Middle School?
23.5% of students at Canyon Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Creek Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Creek Middle School?
Canyon Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Creek Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Washougal, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washougal on the city page.
What other schools are in Washougal School District?
Besides Canyon Creek Middle School, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students), and Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.