Enrollment
449
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Battle Ground, WA
Tukes Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tukes Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530038003214
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tukes Valley Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Battle Ground · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tukes Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tukes Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Battle Ground, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038003214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tukes Valley Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tukes Valley Middle School
Tukes Valley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Battle Ground, Washington, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 490 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #420, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 651 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Battle Ground's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chief Umtuch Middle (522 students): Tukes Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 17.4:1).
Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students) and Prairie High School (1,502 students) alongside Tukes Valley Middle 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 Tukes Valley Middle School compares
Tukes Valley Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,681
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Tukes Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Battle Ground School District, which includes Tukes Valley Middle School.
$15,681
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 67.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Tukes Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tukes Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Battle Ground
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tukes Valley Middle School
How many students attend Tukes Valley Middle School?
Tukes Valley Middle School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tukes Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tukes Valley Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower 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 Tukes Valley Middle School?
27.9% of students at Tukes Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tukes Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tukes Valley Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Battle Ground, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tukes Valley Middle School?
Tukes Valley Middle 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 Tukes Valley Middle School rank among elementary schools in Battle Ground?
By Resource Investment Index, Tukes Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Battle Ground, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Battle Ground on the city page.
Is Tukes Valley Middle School a good school?
Tukes Valley Middle 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 Battle Ground School District?
Besides Tukes Valley Middle School, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.
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