- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burbank, WA
Columbia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530159000280
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burbank, WA.
School address
District: Columbia (Walla Walla) School District · Washington
NCES ID 530159000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Columbia Middle School shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530159000280 · Burbank, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 17.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Elementary (367 students)
Columbia Middle School shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Columbia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary
367 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
235 students
- This school
Columbia Middle School
174 students
What this shows Columbia Middle School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Middle School compares
Columbia 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
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
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,710
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Columbia Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia (Walla Walla) School District reports $19,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Middle School
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has 174 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burbank, WA. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School 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 Columbia Middle School?
50.5% of students at Columbia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Middle School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Burbank, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Middle School rank among public schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burbank, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Besides Columbia Middle School, Columbia (Walla Walla) School District also operates Columbia Elementary (367 students) and Columbia High School (235 students). See the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District district page for the complete list.