- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leavenworth, WA
Icicle River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Icicle River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530095000553
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Icicle River Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Icicle River Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Icicle River Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Leavenworth, WA.
School address
District: Cascade School District · Washington
NCES ID 530095000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Icicle River Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530095000553 · Leavenworth, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 11.2:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cascade High School (403 students)
Icicle River Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Icicle River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cascade High S
Cascade High School
403 students
- Peshastin Dryd
Peshastin Dryden Elementary
283 students
- This school
Icicle River Middle School
258 students
- Alpine Lakes E
Alpine Lakes Elementary
252 students
- Cascade Home-L 37
Cascade Home-Link
37 students
- Beaver Valley 24
Beaver Valley School
24 students
What this shows Icicle River Middle School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Icicle River Middle School compares
Icicle River Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$18,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Icicle River Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cascade School District reports $18,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Icicle River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peshastin Dryden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Lakes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Home-Link | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Valley School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Icicle River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Icicle River Middle School
How many students attend Icicle River Middle School?
Icicle River Middle School has 258 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leavenworth, WA. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Icicle River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Icicle River Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% lower 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 Icicle River Middle School?
37.6% of students at Icicle River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Icicle River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Icicle River Middle School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Icicle River Middle School?
Icicle River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Icicle River Middle School rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Icicle River Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cascade School District?
Besides Icicle River Middle School, Cascade School District also operates Cascade High School (403 students), Peshastin Dryden Elementary (283 students), and Alpine Lakes Elementary (252 students). See the Cascade School District district page for the complete list.