- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waitsburg, WA
Preston Hall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Preston Hall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530939002492
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston Hall Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waitsburg · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Preston Hall Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Hall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg, WA.
School address
District: Waitsburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530939002492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 530939002492 · Waitsburg, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 14.8:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Waitsburg Elementary School (148 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg. Teacher FTE held 5.4 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Preston Hall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waitsburg Elem
Waitsburg Elementary School
148 students
- Waitsburg High
Waitsburg High School
87 students
- This school
Preston Hall Middle School
74 students
What this shows Preston Hall Middle School reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preston Hall Middle School compares
Preston Hall Middle School vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$18,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Preston Hall Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Waitsburg School District reports $18,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston Hall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waitsburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston Hall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Preston Hall Middle School
How many students attend Preston Hall Middle School?
Preston Hall Middle School has 74 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waitsburg, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Hall Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston Hall Middle School?
48.7% of students at Preston Hall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston Hall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Preston Hall Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Waitsburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston Hall Middle School?
Preston Hall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Preston Hall Middle School rank among public schools in Waitsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Hall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg, 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 Waitsburg School District?
Besides Preston Hall Middle School, Waitsburg School District also operates Waitsburg Elementary School (148 students) and Waitsburg High School (87 students). See the Waitsburg School District district page for the complete list.