- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lacey, WA
Chinook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chinook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530585000862
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinook Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- 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 Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Chinook Middle School shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 530585000862 · Lacey, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 18.2:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Chinook Middle School shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 39.6 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
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- This school
Chinook Middle School
746 students
What this shows Chinook Middle School reports 746 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 8.6%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Chinook Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Lacey
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nisqually Middle School
Standard public school
789 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Salish Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Komachin Middle School
Standard public school
640 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Aspire Middle School
Standard public school
323 students 23.1:1 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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chinook Middle School
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chinook Middle School?
42.0% 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 White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chinook Middle School rank among middle schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Lacey, 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 Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Chinook Middle School, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.