- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Center, WA
La Center Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Center Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530417000649
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Center Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in La Center · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Center Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Center Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Center, WA.
School address
District: La Center School District · Washington
NCES ID 530417000649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
La Center Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530417000649 · La Center, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 21:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: La Center Elementary (789 students)
La Center Middle School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Center Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Center Elem
La Center Elementary
789 students
- La Center High
La Center High School
555 students
- This school
La Center Middle School
441 students
- La Center Acad 38
La Center Academy
38 students
What this shows La Center Middle School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Center Middle School compares
La Center 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 51% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, La Center Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Center School District reports $14,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Center Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Center Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Center High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Center Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Center Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Center Middle School
How many students attend La Center Middle School?
La Center Middle School has 441 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Center, WA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Center Middle School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Center Middle School?
21.9% of students at La Center Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Center Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Center Middle School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in La Center, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Center Middle School?
La Center Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 La Center Middle School rank among public schools in La Center?
By Resource Investment Index, La Center Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Center, 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 La Center School District?
Besides La Center Middle School, La Center School District also operates La Center Elementary (789 students), La Center High School (555 students), and La Center Academy (38 students). See the La Center School District district page for the complete list.