Enrollment
856
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Stevens, WA
North Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530420001906
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lake Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Lake Stevens · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, WA.
School address
District: Lake Stevens School District · Washington
NCES ID 530420001906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Lake Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Lake Middle School
North Lake Middle School is a large middle school in Lake Stevens, Washington, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 856 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lake Stevens School District spends $15,248 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lake Stevens's middle schools, it stands alongside Lake Stevens Middle School (709 students): North Lake Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 20.3:1).
Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students) and Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students) alongside North Lake Middle School.
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 North Lake Middle School compares
North Lake Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$15,248
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 8.5%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, North Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Stevens School District, which includes North Lake Middle School.
$15,248
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 72.2%
Federal 6.8%
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 North Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cavelero Mid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,205
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Stevens
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Lake Middle School
How many students attend North Lake Middle School?
North Lake Middle School has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Stevens, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lake Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lake Middle School?
23.2% of students at North Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Lake Middle School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Lake Stevens, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lake Middle School?
North Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Stevens?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens on the city page.
Is North Lake Middle School a good school?
North Lake Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lake Stevens School District?
Besides North Lake Middle School, Lake Stevens School District also operates Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), Cavelero Mid High School (1,490 students), and Hillcrest Elementary School (842 students). See the Lake Stevens School District district page for the complete list.
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