Enrollment
448
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granite Falls, WA
Granite Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Granite Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530321001770
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Falls Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Falls Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, WA.
School address
District: Granite Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530321001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Falls Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Falls Middle School
Granite Falls Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Granite Falls, Washington, enrolling 448 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Granite Falls School District also operates Granite Falls High School (614 students) and Mountain Way Elementary (556 students) alongside Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls Middle School compares
Granite Falls 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$16,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls School District, which includes Granite Falls Middle School.
$16,460
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 67.3%
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 Granite Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Way Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Cristo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Open Doors | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granite Falls Middle School
How many students attend Granite Falls Middle School?
Granite Falls Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granite Falls, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Middle School is 17.2:1, 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 Granite Falls Middle School?
34.8% of students at Granite Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Granite Falls Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Falls Middle School?
Granite Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Granite Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, 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 Granite Falls on the city page.
Is Granite Falls Middle School a good school?
Granite Falls Middle School earns 40/100 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 Granite Falls School District?
Besides Granite Falls Middle School, Granite Falls School District also operates Granite Falls High School (614 students), Mountain Way Elementary (556 students), and Monte Cristo Elementary (502 students). See the Granite Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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