- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, WA
Lochburn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lochburn 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 530141000263
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lochburn Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lochburn Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lochburn Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lochburn Middle School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 530141000263 · Lakewood, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 15.1:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Lochburn Middle School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lochburn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- This school
Lochburn Middle School
497 students
What this shows Lochburn Middle School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lochburn Middle School compares
Lochburn Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 77% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 13.1%
White 12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.5%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Lochburn Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lochburn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lochburn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lakewood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lochburn Middle School
How many students attend Lochburn Middle School?
Lochburn Middle School has 497 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lochburn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lochburn Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Lochburn Middle School?
79.6% of students at Lochburn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lochburn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lochburn Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lochburn Middle School?
Lochburn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lochburn Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lochburn Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Lochburn Middle School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.