Enrollment
167
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne M Henkle Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne M Henkle Middle School
Wayne M Henkle Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in White Salmon, Washington, enrolling 167 students.
At 16.7:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
White Salmon Valley School District also operates Columbia High School (361 students) and Hulan L Whitson Elem (352 students) alongside Wayne M Henkle 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 Wayne M Henkle Middle School compares
Wayne M Henkle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Salmon Valley School District, which includes Wayne M Henkle Middle School.
$16,306
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.9%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayne M Henkle Middle School a good school?
Wayne M Henkle Middle School earns 48/100 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 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.
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