- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olympia, WA
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530618000935
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530618000935 · Olympia, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 18.5:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Washington Middle School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- This school 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary
434 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 7.5%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Middle School?
17.6% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Middle School rank among middle schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Washington Middle School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Thurgood Marshall Middle School (469 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.