- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walla Walla, WA
Garrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530945001601
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Garrison Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530945001601 · Walla Walla, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.6:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Garrison Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Garrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- This school 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- Prospect Point 414
Prospect Point Elementary
414 students
What this shows Garrison Middle School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison Middle School compares
Garrison 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$17,029
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 43.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Garrison Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garrison Middle School
How many students attend Garrison Middle School?
Garrison Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Garrison Middle School?
57.1% of students at Garrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garrison Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison Middle School?
Garrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Garrison Middle School rank among public schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Garrison Middle School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Pioneer Middle School (601 students), and Green Park Elementary School (526 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.