Enrollment
255
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goldendale Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goldendale Middle School
Goldendale Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Goldendale, Washington, enrolling 255 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 70.6% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Goldendale School District spends $12,569 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Goldendale School District also operates Washington Connections Academy Goldendale (2,121 students) and Goldendale High School (322 students) alongside Goldendale 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 Goldendale Middle School compares
Goldendale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goldendale School District, which includes Goldendale Middle School.
$12,569
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 81.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Goldendale Middle School a good school?
Goldendale Middle School earns 48/100 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 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.
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