- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spanaway, WA
Cedarcrest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarcrest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530048001819
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarcrest Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Spanaway · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarcrest Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarcrest Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Spanaway, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Cedarcrest Middle School shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 530048001819 · Spanaway, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 21.3:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Cedarcrest Middle School shrank from 764 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cedarcrest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 765
Cedarcrest Middle School
765 students
What this shows Cedarcrest Middle School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedarcrest Middle School compares
Cedarcrest Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,370
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 22.1%
African American 14.0%
Asian 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 25.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.5, Cedarcrest Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedarcrest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarcrest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Spanaway
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedarcrest Middle School
How many students attend Cedarcrest Middle School?
Cedarcrest Middle School has 765 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spanaway, WA. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarcrest Middle School?
50.7% of students at Cedarcrest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarcrest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarcrest Middle School is White at 25.0% of enrollment, in Spanaway, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarcrest Middle School?
Cedarcrest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Cedarcrest Middle School rank among middle schools in Spanaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarcrest Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Spanaway, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Spanaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Cedarcrest Middle School, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.