- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane, WA
Denny Yasuhara Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Denny Yasuhara Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530825003816
👥 S:T ratio 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denny Yasuhara Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Denny Yasuhara Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denny Yasuhara Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825003816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+166 students YoY
Denny Yasuhara Middle School grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (+43.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+166 students YoY 530825003816 · Spokane, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 21.3:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Denny Yasuhara Middle School grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (+43.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Denny Yasuhara Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark High School
1,673 students
- North Central
North Central High School
1,647 students
- Ferris High Sc
Ferris High School
1,644 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
1,498 students
- Shadle Park Hi
Shadle Park High School
1,445 students
- This school 596
Denny Yasuhara Middle School
596 students
What this shows Denny Yasuhara Middle School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denny Yasuhara Middle School compares
Denny Yasuhara Middle School is a growing 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 88% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Two or More 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Denny Yasuhara Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denny Yasuhara Middle School 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denny Yasuhara Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 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
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denny Yasuhara Middle School
How many students attend Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), up 166.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denny Yasuhara Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
84.4% of students at Denny Yasuhara Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Denny Yasuhara Middle School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Denny Yasuhara Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Denny Yasuhara Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Denny Yasuhara Middle School, 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.