- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasco, WA
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ellen Ochoa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530657002936
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen Ochoa Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellen Ochoa Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Ochoa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657002936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ellen Ochoa Middle School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530657002936 · Pasco, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 15.1:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
Ellen Ochoa Middle School held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ellen Ochoa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 831
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
831 students
What this shows Ellen Ochoa Middle School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellen Ochoa Middle School compares
Ellen Ochoa 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 99% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
Asian 2.9%
White 2.8%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Ellen Ochoa Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellen Ochoa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen Ochoa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Pasco
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Ochoa Middle School
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
89.5% of students at Ellen Ochoa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ellen Ochoa Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen Ochoa Middle School?
Ellen Ochoa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ellen Ochoa Middle School rank among middle schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Ochoa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pasco, 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 Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides Ellen Ochoa Middle School, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.