- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waitsburg, WA
Waitsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Waitsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530939001597
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waitsburg High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waitsburg · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waitsburg High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waitsburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg, WA.
School address
District: Waitsburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530939001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 530939001597 · Waitsburg, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 14.5:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Waitsburg Elementary School (148 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg. Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Waitsburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waitsburg Elem
Waitsburg Elementary School
148 students
- This school
Waitsburg High School
87 students
- Preston Hall M
Preston Hall Middle School
74 students
What this shows Waitsburg High School reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waitsburg High School compares
Waitsburg High School vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 2% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.4%
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
$18,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Waitsburg High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waitsburg School District reports $18,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waitsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preston Hall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waitsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waitsburg High School
How many students attend Waitsburg High School?
Waitsburg High School has 87 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waitsburg, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waitsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waitsburg High School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Waitsburg High School?
44.2% of students at Waitsburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waitsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Waitsburg High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Waitsburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waitsburg High School?
Waitsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waitsburg High School rank among public schools in Waitsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Waitsburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waitsburg, 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 Waitsburg School District?
Besides Waitsburg High School, Waitsburg School District also operates Waitsburg Elementary School (148 students) and Preston Hall Middle School (74 students). See the Waitsburg School District district page for the complete list.