Enrollment
596
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+21% 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
What stands out at Denny Yasuhara Middle School
Denny Yasuhara Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.4% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 71/100).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Spokane's middle schools, it stands alongside Sacajawea Middle School (855 students): Denny Yasuhara Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 19.9:1).
Spokane School District also operates Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students) and North Central High School (1,647 students) alongside Denny Yasuhara 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 Denny Yasuhara Middle School compares
Denny Yasuhara 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Denny Yasuhara Middle School.
$17,305
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~596 students)
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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 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.
Is Denny Yasuhara Middle School a good school?
Denny Yasuhara Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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