Enrollment
596
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 530825003816
Denny Yasuhara Middle School — Spokane, WA
Federal NCES profile for Denny Yasuhara Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denny Yasuhara Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Denny Yasuhara Middle School reports 596 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 88% above the Washington average and 63% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Spokane School District spends $24,487 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Denny Yasuhara Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 88% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 88% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Washington — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,487
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 596 Top 79% in Washington — larger than 21% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.4% +88% vs state
NCES ID 530825003816
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Denny Yasuhara Middle School.
$24,487
Per student
+6%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denny Yasuhara Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denny Yasuhara Middle School?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.