- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stanwood, WA
Port Susan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Susan 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 530834002595
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Susan Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Susan Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Susan Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834002595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Port Susan Middle School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530834002595 · Stanwood, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 20.4:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanwood High School (1,384 students)
Port Susan Middle School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Port Susan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanwood High
Stanwood High School
1,384 students
- This school 530
Port Susan Middle School
530 students
- Stanwood Middl 528
Stanwood Middle School
528 students
- Twin City Elem 440
Twin City Elementary
440 students
- Cedarhome Elem 433
Cedarhome Elementary School
433 students
- Stanwood Eleme 430
Stanwood Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Port Susan Middle School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Susan Middle School compares
Port Susan 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 47% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20.9%
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
$17,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Port Susan Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanwood-Camano School District reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Susan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Susan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Stanwood
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Port Susan Middle School
How many students attend Port Susan Middle School?
Port Susan Middle School has 530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stanwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Susan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Susan 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 Port Susan Middle School?
24.0% of students at Port Susan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Susan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Susan Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Susan Middle School?
Port Susan 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 Port Susan Middle School rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Susan Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, 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 Stanwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Port Susan Middle School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Stanwood Middle School (528 students), and Twin City Elementary (440 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.