- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richland, WA
Chief Joseph Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chief Joseph Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530732001250
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chief Joseph Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 16
- public schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chief Joseph Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Joseph Middle School ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Chief Joseph Middle School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530732001250 · Richland, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 19.4:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland High School (2,218 students)
Chief Joseph Middle School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chief Joseph Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland High
Richland High School
2,218 students
- Hanford High S
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- This school 659
Chief Joseph Middle School
659 students
What this shows Chief Joseph Middle School reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chief Joseph Middle School compares
Chief Joseph 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$16,042
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Chief Joseph Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chief Joseph Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chief Joseph Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Richland
1 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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chief Joseph Middle School
How many students attend Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chief Joseph Middle School?
60.5% of students at Chief Joseph Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chief Joseph Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chief Joseph Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Richland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph 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 Chief Joseph Middle School rank among public schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Joseph Middle School ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Richland, 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 Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Chief Joseph Middle School, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.