- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nine Mile Falls, WA
Lakeside High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530564002321
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Nine Mile Falls · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
School address
District: Nine Mile Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530564002321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lakeside High School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530564002321 · Nine Mile Falls, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 18.3:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Spokane Elementary (461 students)
Lakeside High School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakeside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside High School
494 students
- Lake Spokane E
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 Lakeside High School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside High School compares
Lakeside High School 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Lakeside High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Lakeside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Spokane Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nine Mile Falls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Re-Engagement School (Nine Mile Falls) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside High School'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
- -
Similar high schools in Nine Mile Falls
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside High School
How many students attend Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has 494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nine Mile Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside High School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside High School?
17.6% of students at Lakeside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside High School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside High School?
Lakeside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Lakeside High School rank among public schools in Nine Mile Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside High School ranks #2 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 Lakeside High School, Nine Mile Falls School District also operates Lake Spokane Elementary (461 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.