- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Ground, WA
Daybreak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Daybreak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530038003176
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daybreak Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Daybreak Middle has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daybreak Middle ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038003176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Daybreak Middle grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 530038003176 · Battle Ground, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Daybreak Middle grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Daybreak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- This school 480
Daybreak Middle
480 students
What this shows Daybreak Middle reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daybreak Middle compares
Daybreak Middle is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Daybreak Middle is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daybreak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daybreak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Battle Ground
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daybreak Middle
How many students attend Daybreak Middle?
Daybreak Middle has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Ground, WA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daybreak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daybreak Middle is 16.6:1, which is 6% 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 Daybreak Middle?
34.7% of students at Daybreak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daybreak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Daybreak Middle is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daybreak Middle?
Daybreak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Daybreak Middle rank among elementary schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Daybreak Middle ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Daybreak Middle, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.