- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Salmon, WA
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne M Henkle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530981001666
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne M Henkle Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in White Salmon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne M Henkle Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne M Henkle Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in White Salmon, WA.
School address
District: White Salmon Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530981001666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wayne M Henkle Middle School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530981001666 · White Salmon, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (361 students)
Wayne M Henkle Middle School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wayne M Henkle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
361 students
- Hulan L Whitso
Hulan L Whitson Elem
352 students
- This school
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
167 students
- Wallace & Pris
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
163 students
- White Salmon A 35
White Salmon Academy
35 students
What this shows Wayne M Henkle Middle School reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne M Henkle Middle School compares
Wayne M Henkle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$17,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Wayne M Henkle Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Salmon Valley School District reports $17,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne M Henkle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hulan L Whitson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Salmon Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne M Henkle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne M Henkle Middle School
How many students attend Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School has 167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Salmon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne M Henkle Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
35.3% of students at Wayne M Henkle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne M Henkle Middle School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in White Salmon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne M Henkle Middle School?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne M Henkle Middle School rank among public schools in White Salmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne M Henkle Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in White Salmon, 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 White Salmon on the city page.
What other schools are in White Salmon Valley School District?
Besides Wayne M Henkle Middle School, White Salmon Valley School District also operates Columbia High School (361 students), Hulan L Whitson Elem (352 students), and Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School (163 students). See the White Salmon Valley School District district page for the complete list.