Enrollment
272
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% 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
What stands out at Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cathlamet, Washington, enrolling 272 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Wahkiakum School District, also runs Wahkiakum High School (127 students).
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 Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School compares
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wahkiakum School District, which includes Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School.
$17,190
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~272 students)
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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 an 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 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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School a good school?
Julius a Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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