Enrollment
750
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaiser Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaiser Middle School
Gaiser Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vancouver's middle schools, it stands alongside Covington Middle School (830 students): Gaiser Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 17.7:1).
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Gaiser 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 Gaiser Middle School compares
Gaiser 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Gaiser Middle School.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gaiser Middle School a good school?
Gaiser Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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