- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 47.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eastsound, WA
Orcas Island Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orcas Island Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530630002815
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orcas Island Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eastsound · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Washington
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orcas Island Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orcas Island Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eastsound, WA.
School address
District: Orcas Island School District · Washington
NCES ID 530630002815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Orcas Island Middle School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530630002815 · Eastsound, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 22:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oasis K-12 (331 students)
Orcas Island Middle School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Orcas Island Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oasis K-12
Oasis K-12
331 students
- Orcas Island H
Orcas Island High School
177 students
- Orcas Island E
Orcas Island Elementary School
160 students
- This school 110
Orcas Island Middle School
110 students
- Orcas Island M 24
Orcas Island Montessori Public
24 students
- Waldron Island 5
Waldron Island School
5 students
What this shows Orcas Island Middle School reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orcas Island Middle School compares
Orcas Island Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Orcas Island Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orcas Island School District reports $18,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orcas Island Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis K-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldron Island School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orcas Island Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orcas Island Middle School
How many students attend Orcas Island Middle School?
Orcas Island Middle School has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eastsound, WA. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Middle School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orcas Island Middle School?
29.9% of students at Orcas Island Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orcas Island Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orcas Island Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Eastsound, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orcas Island Middle School?
Orcas Island Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Orcas Island Middle School rank among public schools in Eastsound?
By Resource Investment Index, Orcas Island Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eastsound, 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 Eastsound on the city page.
What other schools are in Orcas Island School District?
Besides Orcas Island Middle School, Orcas Island School District also operates Oasis K-12 (331 students), Orcas Island High School (177 students), and Orcas Island Elementary School (160 students). See the Orcas Island School District district page for the complete list.