- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Onalaska Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530624003062 · Onalaska, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 19.5:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Onalaska Elementary School (437 students)
Onalaska Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Onalaska Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onalaska Eleme
Onalaska Elementary School
437 students
- Onalaska High
Onalaska High School
281 students
- This school
Onalaska Middle School
195 students
What this shows Onalaska Middle School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onalaska Middle School compares
Onalaska Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Onalaska School District reports $15,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~195 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.