- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Centralia, WA
Centralia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centralia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530114000205
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centralia Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centralia Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Centralia, WA.
School address
District: Centralia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530114000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Centralia Middle School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530114000205 · Centralia, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 15.5:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High School (941 students)
Centralia Middle School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Centralia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High School
941 students
- This school
Centralia Middle School
479 students
- Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Jefferson Linc 357
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
357 students
- Oakview Elemen 317
Oakview Elementary School
317 students
- Edison Element 313
Edison Elementary
313 students
What this shows Centralia Middle School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centralia Middle School compares
Centralia 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 44.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Centralia Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia School District reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centralia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fords Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centralia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centralia Middle School
How many students attend Centralia Middle School?
Centralia Middle School has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Centralia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centralia Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Centralia Middle School?
72.1% of students at Centralia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centralia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centralia Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Centralia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centralia Middle School?
Centralia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Centralia Middle School rank among public schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Centralia Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Centralia, 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 Centralia on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia School District?
Besides Centralia Middle School, Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students), Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students), and Jefferson Lincoln Elementary (357 students). See the Centralia School District district page for the complete list.