- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yelm, WA
Ridgeline Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeline Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531014003068
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeline Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeline Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeline Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014003068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ridgeline Middle School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 531014003068 · Yelm, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 17.2:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Ridgeline Middle School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ridgeline Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yelm High Scho
Yelm High School 12
1,693 students
- Southworth Ele 671
Southworth Elementary
671 students
- Yelm Middle Sc 652
Yelm Middle School
652 students
- This school 568
Ridgeline Middle School
568 students
- Fort Stevens E 462
Fort Stevens Elementary
462 students
- Yelm Prairie E 427
Yelm Prairie Elementary
427 students
What this shows Ridgeline Middle School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeline Middle School compares
Ridgeline 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Ridgeline Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yelm School District reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeline Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeline Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Yelm
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeline Middle School
How many students attend Ridgeline Middle School?
Ridgeline Middle School has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yelm, WA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Ridgeline Middle School?
36.6% of students at Ridgeline Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeline Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeline Middle School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeline Middle School?
Ridgeline Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ridgeline Middle School rank among public schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeline Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Yelm, 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 Yelm on the city page.
What other schools are in Yelm School District?
Besides Ridgeline Middle School, Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students), Southworth Elementary (671 students), and Yelm Middle School (652 students). See the Yelm School District district page for the complete list.