- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seattle, WA
Whitman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530771001264
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 9
- middle schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitman Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Middle School ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Whitman Middle School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530771001264 · Seattle, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 19.2:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Whitman Middle School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Whitman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school 633
Whitman Middle School
633 students
What this shows Whitman Middle School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Middle School compares
Whitman 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Whitman Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Seattle
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Middle School
Standard public school
824 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Aki Kurose Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dimmitt Middle School
Standard public school
605 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitman Middle School
How many students attend Whitman Middle School?
Whitman Middle School has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitman Middle School?
11.6% of students at Whitman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Middle School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Middle School?
Whitman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Whitman Middle School rank among middle schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Middle School ranks #3 of 9 middle schools in Seattle, 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 Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Whitman Middle School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.