- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellevue, WA
Chinook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chinook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530039000064
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinook Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chinook Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Chinook Middle School shrank from 814 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 530039000064 · Bellevue, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.9:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Chinook Middle School shrank from 814 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chinook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Senior
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- Bellevue High
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- Sammamish Seni
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- This school
Chinook Middle School
752 students
What this shows Chinook Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chinook Middle School compares
Chinook Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Washington - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.2%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Chinook Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chinook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Bellevue
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Tyee Middle School
Standard public school
1,007 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Odle Middle School
Standard public school
974 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Tillicum Middle School
Standard public school
676 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chinook Middle School
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chinook Middle School?
15.0% of students at Chinook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chinook Middle School is Asian at 35.2% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Chinook Middle School rank among middle schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Bellevue, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Chinook Middle School, Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), Bellevue High School (1,683 students), and Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.