- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seattle, WA
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edmonds S. Meany Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530771003612
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771003612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 530771003612 · Seattle, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 17.4:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Edmonds S. Meany 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 504
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
504 students
What this shows Edmonds S. Meany Middle School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edmonds S. Meany Middle School compares
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.2%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Edmonds S. Meany 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 Edmonds S. Meany Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonds S. Meany 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
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Middle School
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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
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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
How many students attend Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?
45.9% of students at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edmonds S. Meany Middle School is White at 34.2% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonds S. Meany Middle School?
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Edmonds S. Meany Middle School rank among middle schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School ranks #5 of 6 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 Edmonds S. Meany 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.