Enrollment
536
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Centennial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530969001645
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #12 of 17
- public schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial Middle School
Centennial Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 536 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.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane's middle schools, it stands alongside Sacajawea Middle School (855 students): Centennial Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 19.9:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students) and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students) alongside Centennial 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 Centennial Middle School compares
Centennial 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,803
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 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 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Centennial 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 West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes Centennial Middle School.
$14,803
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Centennial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ness Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sacajawea Middle School
Standard public school
855 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Shaw Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
685 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salk Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 15:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
624 students 18.9:1 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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial Middle School
How many students attend Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Middle School?
48.0% of students at Centennial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Middle School?
Centennial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Centennial Middle School rank among public schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Middle School ranks #12 of 17 public 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 public schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Centennial Middle School a good school?
Centennial Middle School earns 39/100 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 West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides Centennial Middle School, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates West Valley High School (836 students), Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students), and Dishman Hills High School (296 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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