Enrollment
516
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gig Harbor, WA
Kopachuck Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kopachuck Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530669001862
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kopachuck Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Gig Harbor · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kopachuck Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kopachuck Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Peninsula School District · Washington
NCES ID 530669001862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kopachuck Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kopachuck Middle School
Kopachuck Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gig Harbor, Washington, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 34% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #302, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gig Harbor's middle schools, it stands alongside Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students): Kopachuck Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 21.6:1).
Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students) and Peninsula High School (1,345 students) alongside Kopachuck Middle School.
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 Kopachuck Middle School compares
Kopachuck 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 76.9%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Kopachuck 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 Peninsula School District, which includes Kopachuck Middle School.
$17,026
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 68.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Kopachuck Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peninsula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swift Water Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kopachuck Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Gig Harbor
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kopachuck Middle School
How many students attend Kopachuck Middle School?
Kopachuck Middle School has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kopachuck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kopachuck Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kopachuck Middle School?
16.5% of students at Kopachuck Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kopachuck Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kopachuck Middle School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Gig Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kopachuck Middle School?
Kopachuck Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kopachuck Middle School rank among middle schools in Gig Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Kopachuck Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gig Harbor on the city page.
Is Kopachuck Middle School a good school?
Kopachuck Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. 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 Peninsula School District?
Besides Kopachuck Middle School, Peninsula School District also operates Gig Harbor High (1,375 students), Peninsula High School (1,345 students), and Harbor Ridge Middle School (627 students). See the Peninsula School District district page for the complete list.
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