Enrollment
687
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Wenatchee, WA
Eastmont Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Eastmont Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530231000323
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastmont Junior High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in East Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastmont Junior High has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmont Junior High ranks #1 of 3 schools in East Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Eastmont School District · Washington
NCES ID 530231000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastmont Junior High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastmont Junior High
Eastmont Junior High is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in East Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 687 students.
At 16:1, 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 58.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (36%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eastmont School District spends $15,560 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 687 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Wenatchee's public schools, it stands alongside Sterling Junior High School (676 students): Eastmont Junior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.1:1).
Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students) and Sterling Junior High School (676 students) alongside Eastmont Junior High.
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 Eastmont Junior High compares
Eastmont Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.6%
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
$15,560
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 36.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Eastmont Junior High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastmont School District, which includes Eastmont Junior High.
$15,560
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 65.8%
Federal 13.9%
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 Eastmont Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenroy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastmont Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in East Wenatchee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~687 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastmont Junior High
How many students attend Eastmont Junior High?
Eastmont Junior High has 687 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Wenatchee, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastmont Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastmont Junior High is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Eastmont Junior High?
58.8% of students at Eastmont Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastmont Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Eastmont Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in East Wenatchee, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastmont Junior High?
Eastmont Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastmont Junior High rank among schools in East Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmont Junior High ranks #1 of 3 schools in East Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Wenatchee on the city page.
Is Eastmont Junior High a good school?
Eastmont Junior High earns 43/100 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 Eastmont School District?
Besides Eastmont Junior High, Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students), Sterling Junior High School (676 students), and Cascade Elementary (568 students). See the Eastmont School District district page for the complete list.
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