- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montesano, WA
Montesano Jr-Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Montesano Jr-Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530516000780
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montesano Jr-Sr High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Montesano · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montesano Jr-Sr High has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montesano Jr-Sr High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Montesano, WA.
School address
District: Montesano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530516000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Montesano Jr-Sr High held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530516000780 · Montesano, WA Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 19.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Simpson Avenue Elementary (402 students)
Montesano Jr-Sr High held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Montesano Jr-Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montesano Jr-Sr High
698 students
- Simpson Avenue
Simpson Avenue Elementary
402 students
- Beacon Avenue
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Montesano Jr-Sr High reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montesano Jr-Sr High compares
Montesano Jr-Sr High 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Montesano Jr-Sr High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montesano School District reports $17,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montesano Jr-Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montesano Jr-Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Montesano
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montesano Jr-Sr High
How many students attend Montesano Jr-Sr High?
Montesano Jr-Sr High has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montesano, WA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montesano Jr-Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montesano Jr-Sr High is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montesano Jr-Sr High?
28.0% of students at Montesano Jr-Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montesano Jr-Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Montesano Jr-Sr High is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Montesano, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montesano Jr-Sr High?
Montesano Jr-Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Montesano Jr-Sr High rank among public schools in Montesano?
By Resource Investment Index, Montesano Jr-Sr High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Montesano, 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 Montesano School District?
Besides Montesano Jr-Sr High, Montesano School District also operates Simpson Avenue Elementary (402 students) and Beacon Avenue Elementary School (333 students). See the Montesano School District district page for the complete list.