Enrollment
110
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orcas Island Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orcas Island Middle School
Orcas Island Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eastsound, Washington, enrolling 110 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 25% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 110 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Orcas Island School District also operates Oasis K-12 (331 students) and Orcas Island High School (177 students) alongside Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island Middle School compares
Orcas Island 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orcas Island School District, which includes Orcas Island Middle School.
$16,675
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 56.4%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 47.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
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 (~110 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orcas Island Middle School a good school?
Orcas Island Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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