- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nine Mile Falls, WA
Lakeside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530564002680
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Nine Mile Falls · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
School address
District: Nine Mile Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530564002680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lakeside Middle School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530564002680 · Nine Mile Falls, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (494 students)
Lakeside Middle School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
494 students
- Lake Spokane E
Lake Spokane Elementary
461 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle School compares
Lakeside Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Lakeside Middle School 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 Lakeside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Spokane Elementary | Larger | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide middle 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle School
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nine Mile Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Lakeside Middle School?
26.0% of students at Lakeside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Nine Mile Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Nine Mile Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Nine Mile Falls School District also operates Lakeside High School (494 students), Lake Spokane Elementary (461 students), and Nine Mile Falls Elementary (136 students). See the Nine Mile Falls School District district page for the complete list.