- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Laurin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laurin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530038000052
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurin Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurin Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurin Middle School ranks #8 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Laurin Middle School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530038000052 · Vancouver, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 18.6:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Laurin Middle School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Laurin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- This school
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- Captain Strong 649
Captain Strong
649 students
What this shows Laurin Middle School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurin Middle School compares
Laurin 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,420
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 745 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Laurin Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Strong | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurin Middle School
How many students attend Laurin Middle School?
Laurin Middle School has 745 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurin Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurin Middle School?
37.3% of students at Laurin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laurin Middle School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurin Middle School?
Laurin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Laurin Middle School rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurin Middle School ranks #8 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Laurin Middle School, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.