Wayne M Henkle Middle School in White Salmon, WA

At a glance

Reported students

167

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9.22

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington middle enrollment

9th percentile

Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

167

Wayne M Henkle Middle School: 167 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

18.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 189
Teachers (FTE): 10.36
Student–teacher ratio: 18.2:1

What the reported data says about Wayne M Henkle Middle School

Wayne M Henkle Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in White Salmon. It is one of 5 current school records connected to White Salmon Valley School District. NCES reports 167 students for 2024–25.

Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.1%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wayne M Henkle Middle School

1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 15.9%
Students with disabilities: 6.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.1
Social workers (FTE): 0.29

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61.1%
Hispanic34.1%
Black1.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

163 reported students

White Salmon Academy

High · Grades 09–12

35 reported students

Hulan L Whitson Elem

Elementary · Grades KG–04

352 reported students

Columbia High School

High · Grades 09–12

361 reported students

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Public schools near Wayne M Henkle Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School Middle · White Salmon Valley School District	05–06	163	under 0.1 mi
Columbia High School High · White Salmon Valley School District	09–12	361	under 0.1 mi
White Salmon Academy High · White Salmon Valley School District	09–12	35	under 0.1 mi
Hulan L Whitson Elem Elementary · White Salmon Valley School District	KG–04	352	0.8 mi
Hood River Middle School Middle · Hood River County SD	06–08	461	3 mi
WyEast Middle School Middle · Hood River County SD	06–08	411	7.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wayne M Henkle Middle School

What grades does Wayne M Henkle Middle School serve?

Wayne M Henkle Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in White Salmon Valley School District.

How many students attend Wayne M Henkle Middle School?

Wayne M Henkle Middle School reported 167 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 189 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wayne M Henkle Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 167 students and 9.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wayne M Henkle Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wayne M Henkle Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on White Salmon Valley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wayne M Henkle Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wayne M Henkle Middle School in?

Wayne M Henkle Middle School is part of White Salmon Valley School District, based in White Salmon, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wayne M Henkle Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Columbia High School (under 0.1 mi), White Salmon Academy (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.