- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wapato, WA
Wapato Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wapato Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530948001615
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapato Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Wapato · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapato Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapato Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Wapato, WA.
School address
District: Wapato School District · Washington
NCES ID 530948001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Wapato Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530948001615 · Wapato, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 16.8:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapato High School (853 students)
Wapato Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wapato Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapato High Sc
Wapato High School
853 students
- This school
Wapato Middle School
737 students
- Camas Elementa
Camas Elementary
452 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary
394 students
- Simcoe Element 329
Simcoe Elementary School
329 students
- Satus Elementa 298
Satus Elementary
298 students
What this shows Wapato Middle School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapato Middle School compares
Wapato 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 102% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Washington - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$19,515
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
White 1.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Wapato Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Wapato School District reports $19,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapato Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simcoe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Satus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapato Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Wapato
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wapato Middle School
How many students attend Wapato Middle School?
Wapato Middle School has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wapato, WA. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapato Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapato Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Wapato Middle School?
90.7% of students at Wapato Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapato Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wapato Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Wapato, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapato Middle School?
Wapato Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Wapato Middle School rank among public schools in Wapato?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapato Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Wapato, 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 Wapato on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapato School District?
Besides Wapato Middle School, Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students), Camas Elementary (452 students), and Adams Elementary (394 students). See the Wapato School District district page for the complete list.