- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane Valley, WA
Bowdish Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bowdish Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530111000189
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowdish Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowdish Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdish Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Bowdish Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 530111000189 · Spokane Valley, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,575 students)
Bowdish Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bowdish Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,575 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,410 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
1,380 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
668 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
644 students
- This school 359
Bowdish Middle School
359 students
What this shows Bowdish Middle School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowdish Middle School compares
Bowdish 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Washington - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,783
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Bowdish Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley School District reports $15,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowdish Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowdish Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane Valley
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Greenacres Middle School
Standard public school
555 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
North Pines Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
East Valley Middle School
Standard public school
394 students 15.2:1 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowdish Middle School
How many students attend Bowdish Middle School?
Bowdish Middle School has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane Valley, WA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdish Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdish Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 21% lower 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 Bowdish Middle School?
46.8% of students at Bowdish Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowdish Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bowdish Middle School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowdish Middle School?
Bowdish Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
How does Bowdish Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdish Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley School District?
Besides Bowdish Middle School, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.