Enrollment
241
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rainier, WA
Rainier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rainier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530711001057
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainier Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rainier · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainier Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rainier, WA.
School address
District: Rainier School District · Washington
NCES ID 530711001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rainier Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rainier Middle School
Rainier Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rainier, Washington, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rainier School District spends $14,532 per pupil, 25% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rainier School District also operates Rainier Elementary School (493 students) and Rainier Senior High School (283 students) alongside Rainier 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 Rainier Middle School compares
Rainier 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Washington - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Rainier 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 Rainier School District, which includes Rainier Middle School.
$14,532
Per student
-25%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Rainier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainier Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rainier Middle School
How many students attend Rainier Middle School?
Rainier Middle School has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rainier, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainier Middle School?
36.9% of students at Rainier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rainier Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Rainier, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainier Middle School?
Rainier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Rainier Middle School rank among public schools in Rainier?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainier Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rainier, 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 Rainier on the city page.
Is Rainier Middle School a good school?
Rainier Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Rainier School District?
Besides Rainier Middle School, Rainier School District also operates Rainier Elementary School (493 students) and Rainier Senior High School (283 students). See the Rainier School District district page for the complete list.
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