Enrollment
401
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colville, WA
Colville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Colville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530163000283
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colville Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Colville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colville Junior High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colville Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Colville, WA.
School address
District: Colville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530163000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colville Junior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colville Junior High School
Colville Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Colville, Washington, enrolling 401 students.
At 16.7:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
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 #373, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Colville School District spends $14,286 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students) and Hofstetter Elementary (407 students) alongside Colville Junior 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 Colville Junior High School compares
Colville Junior 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,286
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Colville Junior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colville School District, which includes Colville Junior High School.
$14,286
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 75.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 Colville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hofstetter Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Colville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panorama School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colville Fish Hatchery | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Similar middle 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 (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Colville Junior High School
How many students attend Colville Junior High School?
Colville Junior High School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colville Junior High School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Colville Junior High School?
52.2% of students at Colville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Colville Junior High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Colville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colville Junior High School?
Colville Junior High School 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 Colville Junior High School rank among public schools in Colville?
By Resource Investment Index, Colville Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Colville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Colville on the city page.
Is Colville Junior High School a good school?
Colville Junior High School 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 Colville School District?
Besides Colville Junior High School, Colville School District also operates Colville Senior High School (506 students), Hofstetter Elementary (407 students), and Fort Colville Elementary (355 students). See the Colville School District district page for the complete list.
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