Enrollment
522
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chief Umtuch Middle compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chief Umtuch Middle
Chief Umtuch Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Battle Ground, Washington, enrolling 522 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 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.
Among 483 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #406, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Battle Ground's elementary schools, it stands alongside Daybreak Middle (480 students): Chief Umtuch Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students) and Prairie High School (1,502 students) alongside Chief Umtuch Middle.
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 Chief Umtuch Middle compares
Chief Umtuch Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Chief Umtuch Middle.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chief Umtuch Middle a good school?
Chief Umtuch Middle earns 37/100 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 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.
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