- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
First Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for First Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530870003299
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Creek Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 14
- middle schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
First Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Creek Middle School ranks #6 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
First Creek Middle School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530870003299 · Tacoma, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 17.2:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
First Creek Middle School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
First Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 584
First Creek Middle School
584 students
What this shows First Creek Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Creek Middle School compares
First Creek 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.2%
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
$19,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 91 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 17.0%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 12.8%
White 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.7, First Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
650 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Meeker Middle School
Standard public school
567 students 19.6:1 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about First Creek Middle School
How many students attend First Creek Middle School?
First Creek Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Creek Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 First Creek Middle School?
72.2% of students at First Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at First Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Creek Middle School?
First Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 First Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, First Creek Middle School ranks #6 of 14 middle schools in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tacoma School District?
Besides First Creek Middle School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.