Enrollment
160
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winlock, WA
Winlock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winlock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530993002392
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winlock Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winlock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winlock Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winlock Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winlock, WA.
School address
District: Winlock School District · Washington
NCES ID 530993002392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winlock Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winlock Middle School
Winlock Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Winlock, Washington, enrolling 160 students.
At 16:1, 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 is high: 72.4% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winlock School District also operates Winlock Miller Elementary (415 students) and Winlock Senior High (226 students) alongside Winlock 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 Winlock Middle School compares
Winlock 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,692
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
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Winlock 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 Winlock School District, which includes Winlock Middle School.
$16,692
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 67.6%
Federal 20.4%
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 Winlock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winlock Miller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winlock Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winlock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winlock Middle School
How many students attend Winlock Middle School?
Winlock Middle School has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winlock, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winlock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winlock Middle School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Winlock Middle School?
72.4% of students at Winlock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winlock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winlock Middle School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Winlock, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winlock Middle School?
Winlock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Winlock Middle School rank among public schools in Winlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Winlock Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winlock, 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 Winlock on the city page.
Is Winlock Middle School a good school?
Winlock Middle School earns 49/100 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 Winlock School District?
Besides Winlock Middle School, Winlock School District also operates Winlock Miller Elementary (415 students) and Winlock Senior High (226 students). See the Winlock School District district page for the complete list.
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