- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palouse, WA
Palouse at Garfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palouse at Garfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530654003134
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palouse at Garfield Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palouse · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 34
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Palouse at Garfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palouse, WA.
School address
District: Palouse School District · Washington
NCES ID 530654003134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Palouse at Garfield Middle School grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+30.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530654003134 · Palouse, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 13.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Palouse Elementary (100 students)
Palouse at Garfield Middle School grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+30.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Palouse at Garfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palouse Elemen
Palouse Elementary
100 students
- Palouse High S
Palouse High School
57 students
- This school 34
Palouse at Garfield Middle School
34 students
What this shows Palouse at Garfield Middle School reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palouse at Garfield Middle School compares
Palouse at Garfield Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 88.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Palouse at Garfield Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Palouse School District reports $22,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palouse at Garfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palouse Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Palouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Palouse at Garfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Palouse at Garfield Middle School
How many students attend Palouse at Garfield Middle School?
Palouse at Garfield Middle School has 34 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palouse, WA. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 9.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palouse at Garfield Middle School?
13.3% of students at Palouse at Garfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palouse at Garfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palouse at Garfield Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Palouse, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palouse at Garfield Middle School?
Palouse at Garfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Palouse at Garfield Middle School rank among public schools in Palouse?
By Resource Investment Index, Palouse at Garfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palouse, 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 Palouse School District?
Besides Palouse at Garfield Middle School, Palouse School District also operates Palouse Elementary (100 students) and Palouse High School (57 students). See the Palouse School District district page for the complete list.