Enrollment
747
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vancouver, WA
Wyeast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wyeast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530270000428
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyeast Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyeast Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyeast Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wyeast Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wyeast Middle School
Wyeast Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vancouver's middle schools, it stands alongside Covington Middle School (830 students): Wyeast Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students) and Heritage High School (1,569 students) alongside Wyeast 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 Wyeast Middle School compares
Wyeast 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$17,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 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 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Wyeast Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen School District (Clark), which includes Wyeast Middle School.
$17,414
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Wyeast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyeast Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Vancouver
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Covington Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Frontier Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Shahala Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wyeast Middle School
How many students attend Wyeast Middle School?
Wyeast Middle School has 747 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyeast Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wyeast Middle School?
57.1% of students at Wyeast Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyeast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wyeast Middle School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyeast Middle School?
Wyeast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wyeast Middle School rank among middle schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyeast Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver on the city page.
Is Wyeast Middle School a good school?
Wyeast Middle School earns 38/100 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Wyeast Middle School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.
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