- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wenatchee, WA
Foothills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Foothills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530966001006
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Foothills Middle School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530966001006 · Wenatchee, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 15.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Foothills Middle School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Foothills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- This school 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- Mission View E 484
Mission View Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Foothills Middle School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothills Middle School compares
Foothills 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 46.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Foothills Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Wenatchee
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothills Middle School
How many students attend Foothills Middle School?
Foothills Middle School has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Foothills Middle School?
50.0% of students at Foothills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Foothills Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills Middle School?
Foothills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Foothills Middle School rank among middle schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Washington Elementary School (554 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.