- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naches, WA
Naches Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Naches Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530546000824
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naches Valley Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Naches · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Naches Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Naches, WA.
School address
District: Naches Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530546000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Naches Valley Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530546000824 · Naches, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 19.4:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students)
Naches Valley Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Naches Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naches Valley
Naches Valley Elementary School
482 students
- This school
Naches Valley Middle School
427 students
- Naches Valley
Naches Valley High School
399 students
- Naches Valley 1
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors
1 students
What this shows Naches Valley Middle School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Naches Valley Middle School compares
Naches Valley 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Naches Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Naches Valley School District reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Naches Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Naches Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Naches
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Naches Valley Middle School
How many students attend Naches Valley Middle School?
Naches Valley Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naches, WA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naches Valley Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naches Valley Middle School?
47.1% of students at Naches Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naches Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Naches Valley Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Naches, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naches Valley Middle School?
Naches Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Naches Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Naches?
By Resource Investment Index, Naches Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Naches, 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 Naches Valley School District?
Besides Naches Valley Middle School, Naches Valley School District also operates Naches Valley Elementary School (482 students), Naches Valley High School (399 students), and Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors (1 students). See the Naches Valley School District district page for the complete list.