- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newcastle, WA
Vera Risdon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vera Risdon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530723003603
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vera Risdon Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vera Risdon Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vera Risdon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newcastle, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723003603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Vera Risdon Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530723003603 · Newcastle, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 20.3:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Vera Risdon Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Vera Risdon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school
Vera Risdon Middle School
751 students
What this shows Vera Risdon Middle School reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vera Risdon Middle School compares
Vera Risdon 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 25.5%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 27.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Vera Risdon Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vera Risdon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vera Risdon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~751 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vera Risdon Middle School
How many students attend Vera Risdon Middle School?
Vera Risdon Middle School has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newcastle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vera Risdon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vera Risdon Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vera Risdon Middle School?
32.4% of students at Vera Risdon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vera Risdon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vera Risdon Middle School is Asian at 27.9% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vera Risdon Middle School?
Vera Risdon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Vera Risdon Middle School rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Vera Risdon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newcastle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Vera Risdon Middle School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.