- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tonasket, WA
Tonasket Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tonasket Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530894001647
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonasket Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tonasket · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonasket Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonasket Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tonasket, WA.
School address
District: Tonasket School District · Washington
NCES ID 530894001647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tonasket Middle School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530894001647 · Tonasket, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonasket Elementary School (476 students)
Tonasket Middle School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tonasket Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonasket Eleme
Tonasket Elementary School
476 students
- Tonasket High
Tonasket High School
280 students
- This school
Tonasket Middle School
221 students
- Tonasket Outre 105
Tonasket Outreach School
105 students
- Tonasket Choic 22
Tonasket Choice High School
22 students
What this shows Tonasket Middle School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonasket Middle School compares
Tonasket 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$16,637
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Tonasket Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tonasket School District reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonasket Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tonasket High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tonasket Outreach School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tonasket Choice High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tonasket Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonasket Middle School
How many students attend Tonasket Middle School?
Tonasket Middle School has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tonasket, WA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonasket Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonasket Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Tonasket Middle School?
81.0% of students at Tonasket Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonasket Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tonasket Middle School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Tonasket, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonasket Middle School?
Tonasket Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Tonasket Middle School rank among public schools in Tonasket?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonasket Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tonasket, 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 Tonasket on the city page.
What other schools are in Tonasket School District?
Besides Tonasket Middle School, Tonasket School District also operates Tonasket Elementary School (476 students), Tonasket High School (280 students), and Tonasket Outreach School (105 students). See the Tonasket School District district page for the complete list.