Enrollment
479
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centralia Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centralia Middle School
Centralia Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Centralia, Washington, enrolling 479 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.1% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students) and Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students) alongside Centralia 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 Centralia Middle School compares
Centralia 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia School District, which includes Centralia Middle School.
$15,778
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Centralia Middle School a good school?
Centralia Middle School earns 40/100 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 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.
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