Enrollment
195
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Onalaska, WA
Onalaska Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Onalaska Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530624003062
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onalaska Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Onalaska · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Onalaska Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Onalaska, WA.
School address
District: Onalaska School District · Washington
NCES ID 530624003062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onalaska Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onalaska Middle School
Onalaska Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Onalaska, Washington, enrolling 195 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 195 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Onalaska School District spends $14,290 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska Elementary School (437 students) and Onalaska High School (281 students) alongside Onalaska 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 Onalaska Middle School compares
Onalaska 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,290
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Onalaska Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onalaska School District, which includes Onalaska Middle School.
$14,290
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 72.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Onalaska Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onalaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onalaska Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Onalaska Middle School
How many students attend Onalaska Middle School?
Onalaska Middle School has 195 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Onalaska, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onalaska Middle School?
53.8% of students at Onalaska Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onalaska Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Onalaska Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Onalaska, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onalaska Middle School?
Onalaska Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Onalaska Middle School rank among public schools in Onalaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Onalaska Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Onalaska, 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 Onalaska on the city page.
Is Onalaska Middle School a good school?
Onalaska Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Onalaska School District?
Besides Onalaska Middle School, Onalaska School District also operates Onalaska Elementary School (437 students) and Onalaska High School (281 students). See the Onalaska School District district page for the complete list.
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