- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cathlamet, WA
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530933001593
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 272
- students enrolled
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wahkiakum School District · Washington
NCES ID 530933001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530933001593 · Cathlamet, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 17:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Wahkiakum High School (127 students)
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School compares
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas 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 | 57.6% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wahkiakum School District reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahkiakum High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School
How many students attend Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School?
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cathlamet, WA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas 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 Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School?
57.6% of students at Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Cathlamet, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School?
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Wahkiakum School District?
Besides Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School, Wahkiakum School District also operates Wahkiakum High School (127 students). See the Wahkiakum School District district page for the complete list.