Enrollment
698
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montesano Jr-Sr High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montesano Jr-Sr High
Montesano Jr-Sr High is a large combined-grade school in Montesano, Washington, enrolling 698 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 698 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 416 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Montesano's public schools, it stands alongside Beacon Avenue Elementary School (333 students): Montesano Jr-Sr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Montesano School District also operates Simpson Avenue Elementary (402 students) and Beacon Avenue Elementary School (333 students) alongside Montesano Jr-Sr High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Montesano Jr-Sr High compares
Montesano Jr-Sr High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montesano School District, which includes Montesano Jr-Sr High.
$15,690
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 69.7%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Montesano on the city page.
Is Montesano Jr-Sr High a good school?
Montesano Jr-Sr High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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