Enrollment
37
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825002362
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools.
- #42 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37:1
- large classes for Washington
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool ranks #42 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825002362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+110% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 37 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 98% of Washington schools and 110% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane's public schools, it stands alongside North Central High School (1,647 students): Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37:1 vs 18.1:1).
Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students) and North Central High School (1,647 students) alongside Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool.
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 Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool compares
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37:1 | ▲ 110% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
37:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,305
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.7%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool.
$17,305
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.5%
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 Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool
How many students attend Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool?
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool has 37 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool is 37:1, which is 110% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool?
70.0% of students at Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool?
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool ranks #42 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool a good school?
Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. 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 Spokane School District?
Besides Alternative Northeast Community Center Preschool, Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students), North Central High School (1,647 students), and Ferris High School (1,644 students). See the Spokane School District district page for the complete list.
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