- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vancouver, WA
Gaiser Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gaiser Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530927001562
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaiser Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaiser Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaiser Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Gaiser Middle School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530927001562 · Vancouver, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 18.3:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Gaiser Middle School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gaiser Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school
Gaiser Middle School
750 students
What this shows Gaiser Middle School reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaiser Middle School compares
Gaiser 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Gaiser Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaiser Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaiser Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Vancouver
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Covington Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Frontier Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wyeast Middle School
Standard public school
747 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Shahala Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 16.6:1 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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gaiser Middle School
How many students attend Gaiser Middle School?
Gaiser Middle School has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaiser Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaiser Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaiser Middle School?
57.7% of students at Gaiser Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaiser Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gaiser Middle School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaiser Middle School?
Gaiser Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Gaiser Middle School rank among middle schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaiser Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Gaiser Middle School, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.