- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royal City, WA
Royal Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Royal Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530762001124
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Royal City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Royal City, WA.
School address
District: Royal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530762001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Royal Middle School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 530762001124 · Royal City, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 20.1:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal High School (592 students)
Royal Middle School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Royal Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal High Sch
Royal High School
592 students
- Red Rock Eleme
Red Rock Elementary
513 students
- Royal Intermed
Royal Intermediate School
382 students
- This school
Royal Middle School
282 students
What this shows Royal Middle School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Middle School compares
Royal 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
28.0%
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
$16,834
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
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 19.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Royal Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royal School District reports $16,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royal Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Rock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Royal Middle School
How many students attend Royal Middle School?
Royal Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royal City, WA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal 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 Royal Middle School?
74.6% of students at Royal Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Royal Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Royal City, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Middle School?
Royal Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Royal Middle School rank among public schools in Royal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Royal City, 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 Royal School District?
Besides Royal Middle School, Royal School District also operates Royal High School (592 students), Red Rock Elementary (513 students), and Royal Intermediate School (382 students). See the Royal School District district page for the complete list.