Enrollment
815
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grandview, WA
Grandview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530315000498
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Grandview, WA.
School address
District: Grandview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530315000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Middle School
Grandview Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Grandview, Washington, enrolling 815 students.
At 17.3:1, 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: 89.4% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 90% of state schools at 815 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.5% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Grandview School District also operates Grandview High School (1,160 students) and Thompson Elementary School (549 students) alongside Grandview 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 Grandview Middle School compares
Grandview 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 99% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$15,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 3.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Grandview Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview School District, which includes Grandview Middle School.
$15,809
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 73.2%
Federal 17.5%
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 Grandview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclure Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Contract Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~815 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Middle School
How many students attend Grandview Middle School?
Grandview Middle School has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grandview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Grandview Middle School?
89.4% of students at Grandview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Grandview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Middle School?
Grandview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Grandview Middle School rank among public schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Grandview, 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 Grandview on the city page.
Is Grandview Middle School a good school?
Grandview Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 Grandview School District?
Besides Grandview Middle School, Grandview School District also operates Grandview High School (1,160 students), Thompson Elementary School (549 students), and Mcclure Elementary School (543 students). See the Grandview School District district page for the complete list.
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