- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springdale, WA
Mary Walker High School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Walker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530483000730
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Walker High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Walker High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Walker High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springdale, WA.
School address
District: Mary Walker School District · Washington
NCES ID 530483000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mary Walker High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530483000730 · Springdale, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 21.6:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Springdale Elementary (227 students)
Mary Walker High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mary Walker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springdale Ele
Springdale Elementary
227 students
- This school
Mary Walker High School
151 students
- Springdale Mid
Springdale Middle School
112 students
- Mary Walker Al 68
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience
68 students
What this shows Mary Walker High School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Walker High School compares
Mary Walker 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,949
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 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Mary Walker High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mary Walker School District reports $14,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Walker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Walker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Walker High School
How many students attend Mary Walker High School?
Mary Walker High School has 151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springdale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Walker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Walker High School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Walker High School?
50.3% of students at Mary Walker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Walker High School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Walker High School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Springdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Walker High School?
Mary Walker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Mary Walker High School rank among public schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Walker High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springdale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mary Walker School District?
Besides Mary Walker High School, Mary Walker School District also operates Springdale Elementary (227 students), Springdale Middle School (112 students), and Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience (68 students). See the Mary Walker School District district page for the complete list.