- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Finch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Finch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825001373
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finch Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Washington schools.
- #21 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Finch Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finch Elementary ranks #21 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Finch Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530825001373 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.5:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Finch Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Finch Elementary 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 375
Finch Elementary
375 students
What this shows Finch Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finch Elementary compares
Finch Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Washington - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Finch Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spokane School District reports $18,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finch Elementary'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 other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Finch Elementary
How many students attend Finch Elementary?
Finch Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Finch Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Finch Elementary?
50.8% of students at Finch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Finch Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finch Elementary?
Finch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Finch Elementary rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Finch Elementary ranks #21 of 48 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 schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Finch Elementary, 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.