Enrollment
324
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omak, WA
Omak Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Omak Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530622001912
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Omak Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Omak · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Omak Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Omak Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Omak, WA.
School address
District: Omak School District · Washington
NCES ID 530622001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Omak Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Omak Middle School
Omak Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Omak, Washington, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.6% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Omak School District spends $12,495 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Omak's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School (1,168 students): Omak Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 26:1).
Omak School District also operates Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students) and Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary (1,290 students) alongside Omak 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 Omak Middle School compares
Omak 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 72% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Omak 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 Omak School District, which includes Omak Middle School.
$12,495
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 82.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Omak Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Omak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Omak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Omak Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,290
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Omak
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 (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Omak Middle School
How many students attend Omak Middle School?
Omak Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omak, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Omak Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% lower 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 Omak Middle School?
77.6% of students at Omak Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Omak Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Omak Middle School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Omak, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Omak Middle School?
Omak Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Omak Middle School rank among public schools in Omak?
By Resource Investment Index, Omak Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Omak, 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 Omak on the city page.
Is Omak Middle School a good school?
Omak Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Omak School District?
Besides Omak Middle School, Omak School District also operates Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students), Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary (1,290 students), and Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School (1,168 students). See the Omak School District district page for the complete list.
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