- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stanwood, WA
Stanwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stanwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530834001424
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanwood Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanwood Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Stanwood Middle School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530834001424 · Stanwood, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 24:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanwood High School (1,384 students)
Stanwood Middle School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stanwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanwood High
Stanwood High School
1,384 students
- Port Susan Mid 530
Port Susan Middle School
530 students
- This school 528
Stanwood Middle School
528 students
- Twin City Elem 440
Twin City Elementary
440 students
- Cedarhome Elem 433
Cedarhome Elementary School
433 students
- Stanwood Eleme 430
Stanwood Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Stanwood Middle School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanwood Middle School compares
Stanwood 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$17,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Stanwood Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Stanwood-Camano School District reports $17,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Susan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Stanwood
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanwood Middle School
How many students attend Stanwood Middle School?
Stanwood Middle School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stanwood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanwood Middle School is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanwood Middle School?
31.2% of students at Stanwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stanwood Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanwood Middle School?
Stanwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stanwood Middle School rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanwood Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, 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 Stanwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Stanwood Middle School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Port Susan Middle School (530 students), and Twin City Elementary (440 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.