- Enrollment
- 2,841
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forks, WA
Forks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Forks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530702001046
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forks Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Forks · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forks Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Forks, WA.
School address
District: Quillayute Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530702001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Forks Middle School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530702001046 · Forks, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 11.3:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Insight School of Washington (2,841 students)
Forks Middle School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Forks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Insight School
Insight School of Washington
2,841 students
- Forks Elementa 368
Forks Elementary School
368 students
- Forks High Sch 264
Forks High School
264 students
- This school 237
Forks Middle School
237 students
- District Run H 42
District Run Home School
42 students
- Insight School 8
Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program
8 students
What this shows Forks Middle School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forks Middle School compares
Forks 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$18,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 40.1%
Two or More 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Forks Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quillayute Valley School District reports $18,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forks High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| District Run Home School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Forks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Forks
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forks Middle School
How many students attend Forks Middle School?
Forks Middle School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forks, WA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forks Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 36% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% 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 Forks Middle School?
64.8% of students at Forks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Forks Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Forks, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forks Middle School?
Forks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Forks Middle School rank among public schools in Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Forks Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Forks, 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 Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Quillayute Valley School District?
Besides Forks Middle School, Quillayute Valley School District also operates Insight School of Washington (2,841 students), Forks Elementary School (368 students), and Forks High School (264 students). See the Quillayute Valley School District district page for the complete list.