Enrollment
272
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530933001593
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School — Cathlamet, WA
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.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wahkiakum School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School reports 272 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Washington average and 11% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wahkiakum School District spends $20,094 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.1% from local sources (property taxes), 74.3% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$20,094
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
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.
Overview
Enrollment 272 Top 33% in Washington — larger than 67% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.6% +28% vs state
NCES ID 530933001593
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.9%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wahkiakum School District, which includes Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School.
$20,094
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 74.3%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in CATHLAMET, WA.
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 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.