- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chewelah, WA
Jenkins Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Jenkins Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530126000230
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenkins Junior/Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chewelah · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenkins Junior/Senior High has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins Junior/Senior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chewelah, WA.
School address
District: Chewelah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530126000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Jenkins Junior/Senior High grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530126000230 · Chewelah, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.9:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gess Elementary (324 students)
Jenkins Junior/Senior High grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jenkins Junior/Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gess Elementar
Gess Elementary
324 students
- This school
Jenkins Junior/Senior High
322 students
- Quartzite Lear 113
Quartzite Learning
113 students
- Chewelah Open 40
Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program
40 students
What this shows Jenkins Junior/Senior High reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenkins Junior/Senior High compares
Jenkins Junior/Senior High is a growing 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$17,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Jenkins Junior/Senior High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Chewelah School District reports $17,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenkins Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gess Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quartzite Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jenkins Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Chewelah
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Jenkins Junior/Senior High?
Jenkins Junior/Senior High has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chewelah, WA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Junior/Senior High is 16.9:1, which is 4% 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 Jenkins Junior/Senior High?
48.7% of students at Jenkins Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenkins Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Jenkins Junior/Senior High is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Chewelah, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenkins Junior/Senior High?
Jenkins Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jenkins Junior/Senior High rank among public schools in Chewelah?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins Junior/Senior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chewelah, 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 Chewelah School District?
Besides Jenkins Junior/Senior High, Chewelah School District also operates Gess Elementary (324 students), Quartzite Learning (113 students), and Chewelah Open Doors Reengagement Program (40 students). See the Chewelah School District district page for the complete list.