Enrollment
555
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spokane Valley, WA
Greenacres Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenacres Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530111000195
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenacres Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Spokane Valley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenacres Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, WA.
School address
District: Central Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530111000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenacres Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenacres Middle School
Greenacres Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Spokane Valley, Washington, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Valley School District spends $15,379 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spokane Valley's middle schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Middle School (668 students): Greenacres Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 19.1:1).
Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students) and University High School (1,410 students) alongside Greenacres 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 Greenacres Middle School compares
Greenacres 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,379
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 81.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Greenacres 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 Central Valley School District, which includes Greenacres Middle School.
$15,379
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Greenacres Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenacres Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Spokane Valley
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Evergreen Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
North Pines Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
East Valley Middle School
Standard public school
394 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Bowdish Middle School
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenacres Middle School
How many students attend Greenacres Middle School?
Greenacres Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenacres Middle School?
31.8% of students at Greenacres Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenacres Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenacres Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Spokane Valley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenacres Middle School?
Greenacres Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Greenacres Middle School rank among middle schools in Spokane Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Spokane Valley, 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 Valley on the city page.
Is Greenacres Middle School a good school?
Greenacres Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Central Valley School District?
Besides Greenacres Middle School, Central Valley School District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,575 students), University High School (1,410 students), and Central Valley High School (1,380 students). See the Central Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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