Enrollment
151
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530483000730
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Walker High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary Walker High School
Mary Walker High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Springdale, Washington, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 76 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mary Walker School District spends $13,673 per pupil, 30% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mary Walker School District also operates Springdale Elementary (227 students) and Springdale Middle School (112 students) alongside Mary Walker High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary Walker High School compares
Mary Walker High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mary Walker School District, which includes Mary Walker High School.
$13,673
Per student
-30%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 77.6%
Federal 16.1%
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.
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
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Springdale on the city page.
Is Mary Walker High School a good school?
Mary Walker High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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