- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nine Mile Falls, WA
Lake Spokane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Spokane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530564000836
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Spokane Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Nine Mile Falls · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Spokane Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Spokane Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
School address
District: Nine Mile Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530564000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lake Spokane Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530564000836 · Nine Mile Falls, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (494 students)
Lake Spokane Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Spokane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
494 students
- This school
Lake Spokane Elementary
461 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
293 students
- Nine Mile Fall 136
Nine Mile Falls Elementary
136 students
- Re-Engagement 5
Re-Engagement School (Nine Mile Falls)
5 students
What this shows Lake Spokane Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Spokane Elementary compares
Lake Spokane 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Lake Spokane Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nine Mile Falls School District reports $15,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Spokane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nine Mile Falls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Re-Engagement School (Nine Mile Falls) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Spokane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Spokane Elementary
How many students attend Lake Spokane Elementary?
Lake Spokane Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nine Mile Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Spokane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Spokane Elementary is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Lake Spokane Elementary?
29.5% of students at Lake Spokane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Spokane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Spokane Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Spokane Elementary?
Lake Spokane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Spokane Elementary rank among public schools in Nine Mile Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Spokane Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nine Mile Falls, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nine Mile Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Nine Mile Falls School District?
Besides Lake Spokane Elementary, Nine Mile Falls School District also operates Lakeside High School (494 students), Lakeside Middle School (293 students), and Nine Mile Falls Elementary (136 students). See the Nine Mile Falls School District district page for the complete list.