Enrollment
737
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+102% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapato Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapato Middle School
Wapato Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Wapato, Washington, enrolling 737 students.
At 16.8:1, 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 is high: 90.7% of students qualify for free meals, 102% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wapato's middle schools, it stands alongside Wapato Online Academy 6-8 (8 students): Wapato Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Wapato School District also operates Wapato High School (853 students) and Camas Elementary (452 students) alongside Wapato 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 Wapato Middle School compares
Wapato 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wapato School District, which includes Wapato Middle School.
$18,231
Per student
-6%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 66.4%
Federal 28.9%
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 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
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~737 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wapato Middle School a good school?
Wapato Middle School earns 31/100 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 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.
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