Enrollment
305
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530825002484
Libby Center — Spokane, WA
Federal NCES profile for Libby Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libby Center compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Libby Center reports 305 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% below the Washington average and 55% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 305 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Spokane School District spends $24,487 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Libby Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$24,487
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 305 Top 37% in Washington — larger than 63% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.1% -49% vs state
NCES ID 530825002484
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 305:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Libby Center.
$24,487
Per student
+6%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Libby Center
How many students attend Libby Center?
Libby Center has 305 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Center is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby Center?
Libby Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.