- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, WA
Hudtloff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hudtloff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530141000257
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudtloff Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudtloff Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudtloff Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Hudtloff Middle School shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 530141000257 · Lakewood, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 16.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Hudtloff Middle School shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hudtloff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- This school
Hudtloff Middle School
555 students
What this shows Hudtloff Middle School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudtloff Middle School compares
Hudtloff 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 19.8%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Hudtloff Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudtloff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudtloff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lakewood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudtloff Middle School
How many students attend Hudtloff Middle School?
Hudtloff Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudtloff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudtloff Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Hudtloff Middle School?
69.9% of students at Hudtloff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudtloff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hudtloff Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudtloff Middle School?
Hudtloff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hudtloff Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudtloff Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Hudtloff Middle School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.