- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warden, WA
Warden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Warden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530951001620
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warden Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Warden · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Warden Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Warden, WA.
School address
District: Warden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530951001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Warden Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530951001620 · Warden, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 18.9:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Warden Elementary (416 students)
Warden Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Warden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warden Element
Warden Elementary
416 students
- Warden High Sc
Warden High School
290 students
- This school
Warden Middle School
227 students
What this shows Warden Middle School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warden Middle School compares
Warden 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 92% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 18.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Warden Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warden School District reports $17,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warden Middle School
How many students attend Warden Middle School?
Warden Middle School has 227 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warden Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warden Middle School?
86.6% of students at Warden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Warden Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Warden, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warden Middle School?
Warden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Warden Middle School rank among public schools in Warden?
By Resource Investment Index, Warden Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Warden, 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 Warden School District?
Besides Warden Middle School, Warden School District also operates Warden Elementary (416 students) and Warden High School (290 students). See the Warden School District district page for the complete list.