- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carson, WA
Wind River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wind River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530852001437
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wind River Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 186
- students enrolled
Wind River Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stevenson-Carson School District · Washington
NCES ID 530852001437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wind River Middle School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530852001437 · Carson, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 16.9:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (271 students)
Wind River Middle School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wind River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
271 students
- Carson Element
Carson Elementary
193 students
- This school
Wind River Middle School
186 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
168 students
- Preschool 8
Preschool
8 students
What this shows Wind River Middle School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wind River Middle School compares
Wind River Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$18,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Wind River Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stevenson-Carson School District reports $18,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wind River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wind River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wind River Middle School
How many students attend Wind River Middle School?
Wind River Middle School has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carson, WA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wind River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wind River Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Wind River Middle School?
51.4% of students at Wind River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wind River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wind River Middle School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Carson, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wind River Middle School?
Wind River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Stevenson-Carson School District?
Besides Wind River Middle School, Stevenson-Carson School District also operates Stevenson High School (271 students), Carson Elementary (193 students), and Stevenson Elementary (168 students). See the Stevenson-Carson School District district page for the complete list.