Enrollment
745
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Richland, WA
Enterprise Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Enterprise Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530732002504
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enterprise Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in West Richland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Enterprise Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enterprise Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in West Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732002504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Enterprise Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Enterprise Middle School
Enterprise Middle School is a large middle school in West Richland, Washington, enrolling 745 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 745 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 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Richland School District spends $14,794 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Richland's middle schools, it stands alongside Leona Libby Middle School (805 students): Enterprise Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 22.4:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students) and Hanford High School (1,959 students) alongside Enterprise 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 Enterprise Middle School compares
Enterprise 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,794
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Enterprise 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 Richland School District, which includes Enterprise Middle School.
$14,794
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Enterprise Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enterprise Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in West Richland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Enterprise Middle School
How many students attend Enterprise Middle School?
Enterprise Middle School has 745 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Richland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enterprise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Enterprise Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Enterprise Middle School?
31.1% of students at Enterprise Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enterprise Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Enterprise Middle School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in West Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enterprise Middle School?
Enterprise Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Enterprise Middle School rank among public schools in West Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Enterprise Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in West Richland, 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 West Richland on the city page.
Is Enterprise Middle School a good school?
Enterprise Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. 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 Richland School District?
Besides Enterprise Middle School, Richland School District also operates Richland High School (2,218 students), Hanford High School (1,959 students), and Leona Libby Middle School (805 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.
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