Enrollment
359
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowdish Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowdish Middle School
Bowdish Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 359 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Bowdish Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Washington schools and 30% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 81 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Spokane Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Middle School (668 students): Bowdish Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 19.1:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Bowdish 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 Bowdish Middle School compares
Bowdish 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley School District, which includes Bowdish Middle School.
$15,379
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bowdish Middle School a good school?
Bowdish Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 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.
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