Enrollment
168
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Creek Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Creek Middle School
Canyon Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Washougal, Washington, enrolling 168 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Washougal's middle schools, it stands alongside Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students): Canyon Creek Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17:1).
Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students) and Jemtegaard Middle School (408 students) alongside Canyon Creek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyon Creek Middle School compares
Canyon Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washougal School District, which includes Canyon Creek Middle School.
$17,033
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~168 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canyon Creek Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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