- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lacey, WA
Nisqually Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nisqually Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530585000868
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nisqually Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nisqually Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nisqually Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Nisqually Middle School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530585000868 · Lacey, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 16.4:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Nisqually Middle School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nisqually Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- This school
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- Meadows Elemen
Meadows Elementary
765 students
What this shows Nisqually Middle School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nisqually Middle School compares
Nisqually 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$17,096
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 6.5%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Nisqually Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nisqually Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nisqually Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Lacey
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Chinook Middle School
Standard public school
746 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Salish Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Komachin Middle School
Standard public school
640 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Aspire Middle School
Standard public school
323 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nisqually Middle School
How many students attend Nisqually Middle School?
Nisqually Middle School has 789 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nisqually Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nisqually Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Nisqually Middle School?
47.9% of students at Nisqually Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nisqually Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nisqually Middle School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nisqually Middle School?
Nisqually Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nisqually Middle School rank among middle schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Nisqually Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Lacey, 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 Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Nisqually Middle School, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.