- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washougal, WA
Jemtegaard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jemtegaard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530954001892
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jemtegaard Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Washougal · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jemtegaard Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jemtegaard Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Washougal, WA.
School address
District: Washougal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530954001892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jemtegaard Middle School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530954001892 · Washougal, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 17:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Washougal High School (942 students)
Jemtegaard Middle School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jemtegaard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washougal High
Washougal High School
942 students
- This school
Jemtegaard Middle School
408 students
- Columbia River 340
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340 students
- Cape Horn Skye 284
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284 students
- Hathaway Eleme 272
Hathaway Elementary
272 students
- Gause Elementa 224
Gause Elementary
224 students
What this shows Jemtegaard Middle School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jemtegaard Middle School compares
Jemtegaard 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$17,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Jemtegaard Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washougal School District reports $17,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jemtegaard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cape Horn Skye Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hathaway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gause Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jemtegaard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Washougal
1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jemtegaard Middle School
How many students attend Jemtegaard Middle School?
Jemtegaard Middle School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washougal, WA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemtegaard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemtegaard Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Jemtegaard Middle School?
38.5% of students at Jemtegaard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jemtegaard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jemtegaard Middle School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Washougal, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jemtegaard Middle School?
Jemtegaard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jemtegaard Middle School rank among public schools in Washougal?
By Resource Investment Index, Jemtegaard Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Washougal, 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 Washougal on the city page.
What other schools are in Washougal School District?
Besides Jemtegaard Middle School, Washougal School District also operates Washougal High School (942 students), Columbia River Gorge Elementary School (340 students), and Cape Horn Skye Elementary (284 students). See the Washougal School District district page for the complete list.