Enrollment
755
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, WA
Park Place Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Park Place Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530513003040
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Place Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Place Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Place Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Monroe, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513003040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Place Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Place Middle School
Park Place Middle School is a large middle school in Monroe, Washington, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students) and Sky Valley Education Center (985 students) alongside Park Place 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 Park Place Middle School compares
Park Place 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
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 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Park Place Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Park Place Middle School.
$16,215
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Park Place Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sky Valley Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Wagner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chain Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Place Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Park Place Middle School
How many students attend Park Place Middle School?
Park Place Middle School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Place Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Place Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Place Middle School?
31.7% of students at Park Place Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Place Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Park Place Middle School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Place Middle School?
Park Place Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Place Middle School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Place Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
Is Park Place Middle School a good school?
Park Place Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Monroe School District?
Besides Park Place Middle School, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High School (1,515 students), Sky Valley Education Center (985 students), and Frank Wagner Elementary (545 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.
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