Enrollment
791
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richland, WA
Carmichael Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carmichael Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530732001091
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmichael Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 16
- public schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmichael Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichael Middle School ranks #10 of 16 public schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmichael Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmichael Middle School
Carmichael Middle School is a large middle school in Richland, Washington, enrolling 791 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richland's middle schools, it stands alongside Chief Joseph Middle School (659 students): Carmichael Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 19.4:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Carmichael 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 Carmichael Middle School compares
Carmichael 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Carmichael Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Carmichael Middle School.
$14,794
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Carmichael Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmichael Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Richland
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 (~791 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carmichael Middle School
How many students attend Carmichael Middle School?
Carmichael Middle School has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichael Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichael Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmichael Middle School?
48.9% of students at Carmichael Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmichael Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carmichael Middle School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmichael Middle School?
Carmichael Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmichael Middle School rank among public schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichael Middle School ranks #10 of 16 public schools in Richland, 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 Richland on the city page.
Is Carmichael Middle School a good school?
Carmichael Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Richland School District?
Besides Carmichael Middle School, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.
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