Enrollment
425
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eatonville, WA
Eatonville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eatonville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530237001899
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eatonville Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Eatonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eatonville Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eatonville Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eatonville, WA.
School address
District: Eatonville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530237001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eatonville Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eatonville Middle School
Eatonville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eatonville, Washington, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 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.
Against 474 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #328.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eatonville School District spends $14,432 per pupil, 26% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 425 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville High School (573 students) and Eatonville Elementary School (406 students) alongside Eatonville Middle 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 Eatonville Middle School compares
Eatonville Middle 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$14,432
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Eatonville Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eatonville School District, which includes Eatonville Middle School.
$14,432
Per student
-26%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 65.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Eatonville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eatonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weyerhaeuser Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esd New Beginnings | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eatonville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eatonville Middle School
How many students attend Eatonville Middle School?
Eatonville Middle School has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eatonville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eatonville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eatonville Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eatonville Middle School?
35.3% of students at Eatonville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eatonville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eatonville Middle School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Eatonville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eatonville Middle School?
Eatonville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eatonville Middle School rank among public schools in Eatonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eatonville Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eatonville, 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 Eatonville on the city page.
Is Eatonville Middle School a good school?
Eatonville Middle School earns 41/100 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 Eatonville School District?
Besides Eatonville Middle School, Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville High School (573 students), Eatonville Elementary School (406 students), and Weyerhaeuser Elementary (344 students). See the Eatonville School District district page for the complete list.
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