Enrollment
112
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springdale, WA
Springdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Springdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530483000732
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springdale Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springdale Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springdale, WA.
School address
District: Mary Walker School District · Washington
NCES ID 530483000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale Middle School
Springdale Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Springdale, Washington, enrolling 112 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 112 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.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mary Walker School District spends $13,673 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 112 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mary Walker School District also operates Springdale Elementary (227 students) and Mary Walker High School (151 students) alongside Springdale 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 Springdale Middle School compares
Springdale 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,673
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.7 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 67.9%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Springdale Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mary Walker School District, which includes Springdale Middle School.
$13,673
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 77.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Springdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springdale Middle School
How many students attend Springdale Middle School?
Springdale Middle School has 112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springdale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Middle School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Springdale Middle School?
63.0% of students at Springdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springdale Middle School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Springdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale Middle School?
Springdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Springdale Middle School rank among public schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springdale, 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 Springdale on the city page.
Is Springdale Middle School a good school?
Springdale Middle School earns 39/100 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 Mary Walker School District?
Besides Springdale Middle School, Mary Walker School District also operates Springdale Elementary (227 students), Mary Walker High School (151 students), and Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience (68 students). See the Mary Walker School District district page for the complete list.
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