Enrollment
282
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royal Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royal Middle School
Royal Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Royal City, Washington, enrolling 282 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 is high: 74.6% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (20%) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Royal School District spends $15,474 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Royal School District also operates Royal High School (592 students) and Red Rock Elementary (513 students) alongside Royal 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 Royal Middle School compares
Royal 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,474
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal School District, which includes Royal Middle School.
$15,474
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 72.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Royal City on the city page.
Is Royal Middle School a good school?
Royal Middle School earns 40/100 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 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.
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