Enrollment
496
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Snoqualmie, WA
Snoqualmie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Snoqualmie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530804003693
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snoqualmie Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Snoqualmie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Snoqualmie Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snoqualmie Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Snoqualmie, WA.
School address
District: Snoqualmie Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530804003693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snoqualmie Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snoqualmie Middle School
Snoqualmie Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Snoqualmie, Washington, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Snoqualmie Valley School District also operates Mount Si High School (2,152 students) and Timber Ridge Elementary School (607 students) alongside Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie Middle School compares
Snoqualmie 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 81% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 71.4%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie Valley School District, which includes Snoqualmie Middle School.
$15,815
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 60.5%
Federal 4.8%
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 Snoqualmie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Si High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin R Opstad Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snoqualmie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snoqualmie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Snoqualmie Middle School
How many students attend Snoqualmie Middle School?
Snoqualmie Middle School has 496 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Snoqualmie, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snoqualmie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snoqualmie Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snoqualmie Middle School?
8.7% of students at Snoqualmie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snoqualmie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Snoqualmie Middle School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Snoqualmie, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snoqualmie Middle School?
Snoqualmie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Snoqualmie Middle School rank among public schools in Snoqualmie?
By Resource Investment Index, Snoqualmie Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Snoqualmie, 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 Snoqualmie on the city page.
Is Snoqualmie Middle School a good school?
Snoqualmie Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Snoqualmie Valley School District?
Besides Snoqualmie Middle School, Snoqualmie Valley School District also operates Mount Si High School (2,152 students), Timber Ridge Elementary School (607 students), and Edwin R Opstad Elementary (581 students). See the Snoqualmie Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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