Enrollment
461
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ephrata, WA
Ephrata Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ephrata Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530261000387
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ephrata Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ephrata Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA.
School address
District: Ephrata School District · Washington
NCES ID 530261000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ephrata Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ephrata Middle School
Ephrata Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ephrata, Washington, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 504 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #407, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ephrata School District spends $13,870 per pupil, 29% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ephrata School District also operates Ephrata High School (886 students) and Columbia Ridge Elementary (480 students) alongside Ephrata 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 Ephrata Middle School compares
Ephrata 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,870
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Ephrata Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ephrata School District, which includes Ephrata Middle School.
$13,870
Per student
-29%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 82.6%
Federal 8.9%
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 Ephrata Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tiger Cubs Eceap | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ephrata Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 83:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ephrata Middle School
How many students attend Ephrata Middle School?
Ephrata Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ephrata, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ephrata Middle School?
52.9% of students at Ephrata Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ephrata Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ephrata Middle School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Ephrata, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ephrata Middle School?
Ephrata Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ephrata Middle School rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata on the city page.
Is Ephrata Middle School a good school?
Ephrata Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Ephrata School District?
Besides Ephrata Middle School, Ephrata School District also operates Ephrata High School (886 students), Columbia Ridge Elementary (480 students), and Grant Elementary (466 students). See the Ephrata School District district page for the complete list.
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