- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Libby Center
Federal NCES profile for Libby Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530825002484
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby Center earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Libby Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Center ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
NCES ID 530825002484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-267 students YoY
Libby Center shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-48.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-267 students YoY 530825002484 · Spokane, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 9:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students)
Libby Center shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-48.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Libby Center 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 305
Libby Center
305 students
What this shows Libby Center reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libby Center compares
Libby Center is a shrinking 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Libby Center 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 Libby Center 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadle Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libby Center'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 elementary schools in Spokane
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Libby Center
How many students attend Libby Center?
Libby Center has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 267.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Center is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% 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 Libby Center?
23.1% of students at Libby Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libby Center?
The largest demographic group at Libby Center is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby Center?
Libby Center has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Libby Center rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Center ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Spokane on the city page.
What other schools are in Spokane School District?
Besides Libby Center, 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.