- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goldendale, WA
Goldendale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goldendale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530309000491
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldendale Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Goldendale · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldendale Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldendale Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goldendale, WA.
School address
District: Goldendale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530309000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Goldendale Middle School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530309000491 · Goldendale, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students)
Goldendale Middle School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Goldendale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Con
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
2,121 students
- Goldendale Hig 322
Goldendale High School
322 students
- Goldendale Pri 302
Goldendale Primary School
302 students
- This school 255
Goldendale Middle School
255 students
- Goldendale Sup 13
Goldendale Support Service Center
13 students
What this shows Goldendale Middle School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldendale Middle School compares
Goldendale 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Goldendale Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goldendale School District reports $12,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goldendale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Connections Academy Goldendale | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Goldendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldendale Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldendale Support Service Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Goldendale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldendale Middle School
How many students attend Goldendale Middle School?
Goldendale Middle School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goldendale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Goldendale Middle School?
70.6% of students at Goldendale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldendale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goldendale Middle School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Goldendale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldendale Middle School?
Goldendale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Goldendale Middle School rank among public schools in Goldendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldendale Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goldendale, 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 Goldendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Goldendale School District?
Besides Goldendale Middle School, Goldendale School District also operates Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students), Goldendale High School (322 students), and Goldendale Primary School (302 students). See the Goldendale School District district page for the complete list.