Enrollment
461
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Spokane Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Spokane Elementary
Lake Spokane Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, enrolling 461 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 505 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Nine Mile Falls School District spends $15,275 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nine Mile Falls School District also operates Lakeside High School (494 students) and Lakeside Middle School (293 students) alongside Lake Spokane Elementary.
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 Lake Spokane Elementary compares
Lake Spokane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,275
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nine Mile Falls School District, which includes Lake Spokane Elementary.
$15,275
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.6%
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 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
- -
Similar other 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 (~461 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Spokane Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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