- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Okanogan, WA
Okanogan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Okanogan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530615003144
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okanogan Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Okanogan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Okanogan Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okanogan Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Okanogan, WA.
School address
District: Okanogan School District · Washington
NCES ID 530615003144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Okanogan Middle School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530615003144 · Okanogan, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grainger Elementary (404 students)
Okanogan Middle School grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Okanogan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grainger Eleme
Grainger Elementary
404 students
- Okanogan High
Okanogan High School
308 students
- This school
Okanogan Middle School
238 students
- Okanogan Outre 72
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School
72 students
- Okanogan Alter 14
Okanogan Alternative High School
14 students
- Okanogan Co Ju 5
Okanogan Co Juvenile Detention
5 students
What this shows Okanogan Middle School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okanogan Middle School compares
Okanogan Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$18,338
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Okanogan Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okanogan School District reports $18,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okanogan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Okanogan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Okanogan Outreach Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Okanogan Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Okanogan Co Juvenile Detention | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Okanogan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okanogan Middle School
How many students attend Okanogan Middle School?
Okanogan Middle School has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Okanogan, WA. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okanogan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okanogan Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Okanogan Middle School?
70.0% of students at Okanogan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okanogan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Okanogan Middle School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Okanogan, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okanogan Middle School?
Okanogan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Okanogan Middle School rank among public schools in Okanogan?
By Resource Investment Index, Okanogan Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Okanogan, 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 Okanogan on the city page.
What other schools are in Okanogan School District?
Besides Okanogan Middle School, Okanogan School District also operates Grainger Elementary (404 students), Okanogan High School (308 students), and Okanogan Outreach Alternative School (72 students). See the Okanogan School District district page for the complete list.