Enrollment
522
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enumclaw, WA
Enumclaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Enumclaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530000102054
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enumclaw Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Enumclaw · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Enumclaw Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enumclaw Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Enumclaw, WA.
School address
District: Enumclaw School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000102054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Enumclaw Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Enumclaw Middle School
Enumclaw Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Enumclaw, Washington, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 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 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #484, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 522 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Enumclaw's middle schools, it stands alongside Thunder Mountain Middle School (506 students): Enumclaw Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 23:1).
Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students) and Thunder Mountain Middle School (506 students) alongside Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw Middle School compares
Enumclaw 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.8:1
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
13.4%
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
$15,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Enumclaw Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enumclaw School District, which includes Enumclaw Middle School.
$15,976
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 67.7%
Federal 8.4%
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 Enumclaw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Kibler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Diamond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enumclaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Enumclaw
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Enumclaw Middle School
How many students attend Enumclaw Middle School?
Enumclaw Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enumclaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Enumclaw Middle School is 21.8:1, 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 Enumclaw Middle School?
26.3% of students at Enumclaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enumclaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Enumclaw Middle School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enumclaw Middle School?
Enumclaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Enumclaw Middle School rank among public schools in Enumclaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Enumclaw Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw on the city page.
Is Enumclaw Middle School a good school?
Enumclaw Middle School earns 27/100 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 Enumclaw School District?
Besides Enumclaw Middle School, Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students), Thunder Mountain Middle School (506 students), and Byron Kibler Elementary School (442 students). See the Enumclaw School District district page for the complete list.
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