- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, WA
Olympic Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Olympic Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530790002990
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympic Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympic Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympic Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Shelton, WA.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530790002990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Olympic Middle School grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 530790002990 · Shelton, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 20:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,455 students)
Olympic Middle School grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Olympic Middle 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
- This school
Olympic Middle School
601 students
- Oakland Bay Ju 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 Olympic Middle School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympic Middle School compares
Olympic 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$17,578
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 301 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 43.1%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Olympic Middle 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 Olympic Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Bay Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bordeaux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olympic Middle 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelton
3 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olympic Middle School
How many students attend Olympic Middle School?
Olympic Middle School has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympic Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olympic Middle School?
68.4% of students at Olympic Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympic Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Olympic Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Shelton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympic Middle School?
Olympic Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Olympic Middle School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympic Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Olympic Middle School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,455 students), Mountain View Elementary (671 students), and Oakland Bay Junior High School (544 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.