Enrollment
568
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vancouver, WA
Jason Lee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jason Lee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530927001570
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jason Lee Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jason Lee Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jason Lee Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jason Lee Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jason Lee Middle School
Jason Lee Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #231.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vancouver's middle schools, it stands alongside Covington Middle School (830 students): Jason Lee Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 17.7:1).
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Jason Lee 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 Jason Lee Middle School compares
Jason Lee 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Washington - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Jason Lee Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Jason Lee Middle School.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 Jason Lee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jason Lee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Vancouver
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Covington Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Frontier Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wyeast Middle School
Standard public school
747 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Shahala Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jason Lee Middle School
How many students attend Jason Lee Middle School?
Jason Lee Middle School has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jason Lee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jason Lee Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jason Lee Middle School?
52.1% of students at Jason Lee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jason Lee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jason Lee Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jason Lee Middle School?
Jason Lee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jason Lee Middle School rank among middle schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Jason Lee Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver on the city page.
Is Jason Lee Middle School a good school?
Jason Lee Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Washington schools. 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 Vancouver School District?
Besides Jason Lee Middle School, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.
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