- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cle Elum, WA
Walter Strom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walter Strom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530135000242
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Strom Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cle Elum · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Strom Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Strom Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cle Elum, WA.
School address
District: Cle Elum-Roslyn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530135000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Walter Strom Middle School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530135000242 · Cle Elum, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary (489 students)
Walter Strom Middle School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Walter Strom Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cle Elum Rosly
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary
489 students
- Cle Elum Rosly
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
311 students
- This school
Walter Strom Middle School
206 students
- Swiftwater Alt 20
Swiftwater Alternative High School
20 students
What this shows Walter Strom Middle School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Strom Middle School compares
Walter Strom Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 33.1% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.8:1
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
24.8%
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
$16,393
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 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Walter Strom Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District reports $16,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Strom Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cle Elum Roslyn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swiftwater Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Strom Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Strom Middle School
How many students attend Walter Strom Middle School?
Walter Strom Middle School has 206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cle Elum, WA. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Strom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Strom 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 Walter Strom Middle School?
33.1% of students at Walter Strom Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Strom Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walter Strom Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Cle Elum, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Strom Middle School?
Walter Strom Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Walter Strom Middle School rank among public schools in Cle Elum?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Strom Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum-Roslyn School District?
Besides Walter Strom Middle School, Cle Elum-Roslyn School District also operates Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary (489 students), Cle Elum Roslyn High School (311 students), and Swiftwater Alternative High School (20 students). See the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District district page for the complete list.