- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Sterling Junior High School shrank from 751 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 530231003822 · East Wenatchee, WA Other · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 16.1:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students)
Sterling Junior High School shrank from 751 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sterling Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastmont Senio
Eastmont Senior High
1,534 students
- Eastmont Junio
Eastmont Junior High
687 students
- This school
Sterling Junior High School
676 students
- Cascade Elemen 568
Cascade Elementary
568 students
- Grant Elementa 534
Grant Elementary School
534 students
- Kenroy Element 530
Kenroy Elementary
530 students
What this shows Sterling Junior High School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling Junior High School compares
Sterling Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Eastmont School District reports $16,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~676 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), down 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.