- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Ground, WA
Chief Umtuch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chief Umtuch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530038003262
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chief Umtuch Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chief Umtuch Middle has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Umtuch Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038003262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chief Umtuch Middle held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530038003262 · Battle Ground, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 17.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Chief Umtuch Middle held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chief Umtuch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- This school 522
Chief Umtuch Middle
522 students
What this shows Chief Umtuch Middle reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chief Umtuch Middle compares
Chief Umtuch Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$16,420
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Chief Umtuch Middle is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chief Umtuch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chief Umtuch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Battle Ground
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chief Umtuch Middle
How many students attend Chief Umtuch Middle?
Chief Umtuch Middle has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Ground, WA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Umtuch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Umtuch Middle is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Chief Umtuch Middle?
24.8% of students at Chief Umtuch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chief Umtuch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chief Umtuch Middle is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chief Umtuch Middle?
Chief Umtuch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Umtuch Middle rank among elementary schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Umtuch Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Chief Umtuch Middle, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.