Enrollment
496
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cashmere Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cashmere Middle School
Cashmere Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cashmere, Washington, enrolling 496 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Cashmere School District spends $14,773 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cashmere School District also operates Vale Elementary School (638 students) and Cashmere High School (543 students) alongside Cashmere 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 Cashmere Middle School compares
Cashmere 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,773
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cashmere School District, which includes Cashmere Middle School.
$14,773
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 69.3%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cashmere on the city page.
Is Cashmere Middle School a good school?
Cashmere Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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