- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Granite Falls Middle School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530321001770 · Granite Falls, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 17.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Falls High School (614 students)
Granite Falls Middle School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Granite Falls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls High School
614 students
- Mountain Way E
Mountain Way Elementary
556 students
- Monte Cristo E
Monte Cristo Elementary
502 students
- This school
Granite Falls Middle School
448 students
- Crossroads Hig 188
Crossroads High School
188 students
- Granite Falls 47
Granite Falls Open Doors
47 students
What this shows Granite Falls Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Falls Middle School compares
Granite Falls Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,765
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
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.
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
District finance for Granite Falls School District reports $16,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~448 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.