Enrollment
217
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelton, WA
Choice Middle and High School
Federal NCES profile for Choice Middle and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530790002151
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice Middle and High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice Middle and High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Middle and High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790002151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Choice Middle and High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Choice Middle and High School
Choice Middle and High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shelton, Washington, enrolling 217 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 37% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Shelton's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Elementary (671 students): Choice Middle and High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 16:1).
Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students) and Mountain View Elementary (671 students) alongside Choice Middle and High School.
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 Choice Middle and High School compares
Choice Middle and High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$16,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Choice Middle and High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelton School District, which includes Choice Middle and High School.
$16,248
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Choice Middle and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordeaux Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice Middle and High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Shelton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hood Canal Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mason County Detention Center
Standard public school
1 students 1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Choice Middle and High School
How many students attend Choice Middle and High School?
Choice Middle and High School has 217 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shelton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Middle and High School is 24.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choice Middle and High School?
60.0% of students at Choice Middle and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choice Middle and High School?
The largest demographic group at Choice Middle and High School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice Middle and High School?
Choice Middle and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Choice Middle and High School rank among schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Middle and High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shelton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelton on the city page.
Is Choice Middle and High School a good school?
Choice Middle and High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. 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 Shelton School District?
Besides Choice Middle and High School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students), Mountain View Elementary (671 students), and Olympic Middle School (601 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.
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