- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cashmere, WA
Cashmere Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cashmere Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530096000169
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cashmere Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cashmere · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cashmere Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cashmere Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cashmere, WA.
School address
District: Cashmere School District · Washington
NCES ID 530096000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Cashmere Middle School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530096000169 · Cashmere, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Vale Elementary School (638 students)
Cashmere Middle School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cashmere Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vale Elementar
Vale Elementary School
638 students
- Cashmere High
Cashmere High School
543 students
- This school
Cashmere Middle School
496 students
What this shows Cashmere Middle School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cashmere Middle School compares
Cashmere 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Washington - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Cashmere Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cashmere High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cashmere Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cashmere Middle School
How many students attend Cashmere Middle School?
Cashmere Middle School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cashmere, WA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cashmere Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cashmere Middle School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Cashmere Middle School?
38.5% of students at Cashmere Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cashmere Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cashmere Middle School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Cashmere, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cashmere Middle School?
Cashmere Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Cashmere?
By Resource Investment Index, Cashmere Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Cashmere School District also operates Vale Elementary School (638 students) and Cashmere High School (543 students). See the Cashmere School District district page for the complete list.