Enrollment
676
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Wenatchee, WA
Sterling Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530231003822
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in East Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling Junior High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in East Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Eastmont School District · Washington
NCES ID 530231003822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sterling Junior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sterling Junior High School
Sterling Junior High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in East Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 676 students.
At 16.1:1, 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 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #287, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eastmont School District spends $15,560 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Wenatchee's public schools, it stands alongside Eastmont Junior High (687 students): Sterling Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 16:1).
Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students) and Eastmont Junior High (687 students) alongside Sterling Junior High 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 Sterling Junior High School compares
Sterling Junior High 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.9%
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
$15,560
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 49.0%
White 45.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Sterling Junior High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastmont School District, which includes Sterling Junior High School.
$15,560
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 65.8%
Federal 13.9%
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 Sterling Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmont Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenroy Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in East Wenatchee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling Junior High School
How many students attend Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Wenatchee, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Junior High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Sterling Junior High School?
55.1% of students at Sterling Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in East Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Junior High School?
Sterling Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sterling Junior High School rank among schools in East Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in East Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Wenatchee on the city page.
Is Sterling Junior High School a good school?
Sterling Junior High School earns 36/100 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 Eastmont School District?
Besides Sterling Junior High School, Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students), Eastmont Junior High (687 students), and Cascade Elementary (568 students). See the Eastmont School District district page for the complete list.
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