- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seattle, WA
Eckstein Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eckstein Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530771001162
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eckstein Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eckstein Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eckstein Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Eckstein Middle School held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530771001162 · Seattle, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 22.3:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Eckstein Middle School held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Eckstein Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school
Eckstein Middle School
1,024 students
What this shows Eckstein Middle School reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eckstein Middle School compares
Eckstein Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Two or More 16.9%
Asian 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Eckstein Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eckstein Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eckstein Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Seattle
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Middle School
Standard public school
824 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Aki Kurose Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dimmitt Middle School
Standard public school
605 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,024 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eckstein Middle School
How many students attend Eckstein Middle School?
Eckstein Middle School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eckstein Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eckstein Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eckstein Middle School?
13.2% of students at Eckstein Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eckstein Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eckstein Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eckstein Middle School?
Eckstein Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Eckstein Middle School rank among middle schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Eckstein Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Eckstein Middle School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.