- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lyle, WA
Lyle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530459002931
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
Lyle Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lyle School District · Washington
NCES ID 530459002931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lyle Middle School shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530459002931 · Lyle, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 28.5:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallesport Elementary (91 students)
Lyle Middle School shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lyle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallesport Ele
Dallesport Elementary
91 students
- This school
Lyle Middle School
57 students
- Lyle High Scho
Lyle High School
48 students
What this shows Lyle Middle School reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyle Middle School compares
Lyle 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 62% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 68% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$22,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Lyle Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Lyle School District reports $22,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallesport Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyle Middle School
How many students attend Lyle Middle School?
Lyle Middle School has 57 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lyle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle Middle School is 28.5:1, which is 62% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyle Middle School?
75.5% of students at Lyle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyle Middle School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Lyle, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle Middle School?
Lyle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Lyle School District?
Besides Lyle Middle School, Lyle School District also operates Dallesport Elementary (91 students) and Lyle High School (48 students). See the Lyle School District district page for the complete list.