Enrollment
530
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Susan Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Susan Middle School
Port Susan Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Stanwood, Washington, enrolling 530 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 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Stanwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Academy (20 students): Port Susan Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 20:1).
Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students) and Stanwood Middle School (528 students) alongside Port Susan 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 Port Susan Middle School compares
Port Susan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanwood-Camano School District, which includes Port Susan Middle School.
$17,367
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Port Susan Middle School a good school?
Port Susan Middle School earns 41/100 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 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.
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