- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enumclaw, WA
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thunder Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530000102795
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thunder Mountain Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Enumclaw · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thunder Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thunder Mountain Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Enumclaw, WA.
School address
District: Enumclaw School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000102795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Thunder Mountain Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530000102795 · Enumclaw, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 23:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students)
Thunder Mountain Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thunder Mountain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enumclaw Sr Hi
Enumclaw Sr High School
1,333 students
- Enumclaw Middl 522
Enumclaw Middle School
522 students
- This school 506
Thunder Mountain Middle School
506 students
- Byron Kibler E 442
Byron Kibler Elementary School
442 students
- Black Diamond 414
Black Diamond Elementary
414 students
- Westwood Eleme 409
Westwood Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Thunder Mountain Middle School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thunder Mountain Middle School compares
Thunder Mountain 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,411
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Thunder Mountain Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Enumclaw School District reports $16,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thunder Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enumclaw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Kibler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Diamond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thunder Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Enumclaw
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Thunder Mountain Middle School?
Thunder Mountain Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enumclaw, WA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Mountain Middle School is 23:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thunder Mountain Middle School?
21.1% of students at Thunder Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thunder Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thunder Mountain Middle School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thunder Mountain Middle School?
Thunder Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Thunder Mountain Middle School rank among public schools in Enumclaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Thunder Mountain Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Enumclaw School District?
Besides Thunder Mountain Middle School, Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students), Enumclaw Middle School (522 students), and Byron Kibler Elementary School (442 students). See the Enumclaw School District district page for the complete list.