Enrollment
206
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter Strom Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walter Strom Middle School
Walter Strom Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cle Elum, Washington, enrolling 206 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District also operates Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary (489 students) and Cle Elum Roslyn High School (311 students) alongside Walter Strom 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 Walter Strom Middle School compares
Walter Strom 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District, which includes Walter Strom Middle School.
$15,869
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle 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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cle Elum on the city page.
Is Walter Strom Middle School a good school?
Walter Strom Middle School earns 51/100 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 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.
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