Enrollment
272
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, WA
Sadie Halstead Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sadie Halstead Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530561001911
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sadie Halstead Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sadie Halstead Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sadie Halstead Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Newport, WA.
School address
District: Newport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530561001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sadie Halstead Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sadie Halstead Middle School
Sadie Halstead Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newport, Washington, enrolling 272 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 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 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students) and Newport High School (281 students) alongside Sadie Halstead 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 Sadie Halstead Middle School compares
Sadie Halstead 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Sadie Halstead 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 Newport School District, which includes Sadie Halstead Middle School.
$17,572
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 22.5%
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 Sadie Halstead Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Home Link | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pend Oreille River School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sadie Halstead Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 56.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary 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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sadie Halstead Middle School
How many students attend Sadie Halstead Middle School?
Sadie Halstead Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sadie Halstead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sadie Halstead Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Sadie Halstead Middle School?
53.0% of students at Sadie Halstead Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sadie Halstead Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sadie Halstead Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Newport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sadie Halstead Middle School?
Sadie Halstead Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Sadie Halstead Middle School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Sadie Halstead Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Newport, 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 Newport on the city page.
Is Sadie Halstead Middle School a good school?
Sadie Halstead Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Newport School District?
Besides Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students), Newport High School (281 students), and Newport Home Link (170 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.
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