- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spokane, WA
Indian Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530825001383
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #8 of 48
- schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trail Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary ranks #8 of 48 schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825001383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Indian Trail Elementary grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 530825001383 · Spokane, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.9:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Indian Trail Elementary grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Indian Trail 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 303
Indian Trail Elementary
303 students
What this shows Indian Trail Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trail Elementary compares
Indian Trail Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Elementary
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary?
Indian Trail Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Indian Trail Elementary?
27.8% of students at Indian Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elementary?
Indian Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Indian Trail Elementary rank among schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary ranks #8 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 Indian Trail 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.