- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelton, WA
Oakland Bay Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Bay Junior High 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 530790002353
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Bay Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Bay Junior High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Bay Junior High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790002353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Oakland Bay Junior High School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 530790002353 · Shelton, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 16.5:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,455 students)
Oakland Bay Junior High School shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Oakland Bay Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelton High S
Shelton High School
1,455 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
671 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
601 students
- This school 544
Oakland Bay Junior High School
544 students
- Bordeaux Eleme 528
Bordeaux Elementary School
528 students
- Evergreen Elem 378
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Oakland Bay Junior High School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Bay Junior High School compares
Oakland Bay Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 51% in Washington - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$17,578
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Oakland Bay Junior High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelton School District reports $17,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Bay Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bordeaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Bay Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Bay Junior High School
How many students attend Oakland Bay Junior High School?
Oakland Bay Junior High School has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Bay Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Bay Junior High School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 Oakland Bay Junior High School?
61.4% of students at Oakland Bay Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Bay Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Bay Junior High School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Bay Junior High School?
Oakland Bay Junior High 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 Oakland Bay Junior High School rank among public schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Bay Junior High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Shelton, 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 Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Oakland Bay Junior High School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students), Mountain View Elementary (671 students), and Olympic Middle School (601 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.