- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inchelium, WA
Inchelium Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Inchelium Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530000202870
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inchelium Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Inchelium · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Inchelium Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inchelium Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Inchelium, WA.
School address
District: Inchelium School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000202870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Inchelium Middle School shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530000202870 · Inchelium, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 11.8:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Inchelium Elementary School (79 students)
Inchelium Middle School shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Inchelium Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inchelium Elem
Inchelium Elementary School
79 students
- Inchelium High
Inchelium High School
62 students
- This school
Inchelium Middle School
47 students
What this shows Inchelium Middle School reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inchelium Middle School compares
Inchelium 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Washington - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$29,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 85.1%
Two or More 8.5%
White 6.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Inchelium Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Inchelium School District reports $29,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Inchelium Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inchelium Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inchelium High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inchelium Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Inchelium Middle School
How many students attend Inchelium Middle School?
Inchelium Middle School has 47 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inchelium, WA. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inchelium Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inchelium Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% 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 Inchelium Middle School?
79.2% of students at Inchelium Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inchelium Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Inchelium Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 85.1% of enrollment, in Inchelium, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inchelium Middle School?
Inchelium Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Inchelium Middle School rank among public schools in Inchelium?
By Resource Investment Index, Inchelium Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Inchelium, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Inchelium School District?
Besides Inchelium Middle School, Inchelium School District also operates Inchelium Elementary School (79 students) and Inchelium High School (62 students). See the Inchelium School District district page for the complete list.