- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buckley, WA
Glacier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530978003005
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Buckley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Buckley, WA.
School address
District: White River School District · Washington
NCES ID 530978003005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Glacier Middle School held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530978003005 · Buckley, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 21.7:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: White River High School (1,340 students)
Glacier Middle School held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Glacier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Hi
White River High School
1,340 students
- This school
Glacier Middle School
999 students
- Elk Ridge Elem
Elk Ridge Elementary
564 students
- Foothills Elem 470
Foothills Elementary
470 students
- Mountain Meado 443
Mountain Meadow Elementary
443 students
- White River Ea 360
White River Early Learning Center
360 students
What this shows Glacier Middle School reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Middle School compares
Glacier 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Glacier Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White River School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White River Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Middle School
How many students attend Glacier Middle School?
Glacier Middle School has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buckley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glacier Middle School?
25.4% of students at Glacier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Middle School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Buckley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Middle School?
Glacier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Glacier Middle School rank among public schools in Buckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Buckley, 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 Buckley on the city page.
What other schools are in White River School District?
Besides Glacier Middle School, White River School District also operates White River High School (1,340 students), Elk Ridge Elementary (564 students), and Foothills Elementary (470 students). See the White River School District district page for the complete list.