- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cashmere, WA
Cashmere High School
Federal NCES profile for Cashmere High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530096000168
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cashmere High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cashmere · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cashmere High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cashmere High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, WA.
School address
District: Cashmere School District · Washington
NCES ID 530096000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Cashmere High School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530096000168 · Cashmere, WA High · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 20.1:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Vale Elementary School (638 students)
Cashmere High School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cashmere High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vale Elementar
Vale Elementary School
638 students
- This school
Cashmere High School
543 students
- Cashmere Middl
Cashmere Middle School
496 students
What this shows Cashmere High School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cashmere High School compares
Cashmere High 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Cashmere High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cashmere School District reports $16,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cashmere High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cashmere Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cashmere High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cashmere High School
How many students attend Cashmere High School?
Cashmere High School has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cashmere, WA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cashmere High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cashmere High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cashmere High School?
31.4% of students at Cashmere High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cashmere High School?
The largest demographic group at Cashmere High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Cashmere, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cashmere High School?
Cashmere High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Cashmere High School rank among public schools in Cashmere?
By Resource Investment Index, Cashmere High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cashmere School District?
Besides Cashmere High School, Cashmere School District also operates Vale Elementary School (638 students) and Cashmere Middle School (496 students). See the Cashmere School District district page for the complete list.